ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 114630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
stealth
insinuate
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
precept
lurid
beneficial

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
impenitent
implausible
elate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
aesthete
discern
stifle

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
defiant
entertain
scamper
anthology

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."