ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1693 Results

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Correct 0 3.02
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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
prune
evasive
mundane
archetypal

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
embellish
conduit
waffle
incongruous

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
grandiose
fraud
parity

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
adversary
incidental
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
straddle
pathos
artless
periodic

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."