ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136031 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
civility
fragile
improbable
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
ramble
gruesome
flaunt
exception

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
punctual
lurid
exasperation

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
appalling
scamper
immoderate
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
appalling
prominence
defect
turpitude

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."