ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
anthology
entangle
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
pomp
pretentious
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
celebrated
courtesy
oblivious
turpitude

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
induce
comparable
assess
penurious

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
ethical
buffoonery
raspy

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."