ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228383 Results

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
eloquent
nurture
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
serene
appalling
augment

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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homage
colossal
eloquent
impenitent

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Negate most nearly means:
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neutralize
prune
scapegoat
surplus

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The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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compulsion
abate
scorn
mundane

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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."