ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 243567 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serene
censure
methodical
eulogy

Solution
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
benefactor
gruesome
revoke

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
antidote
handicap
indecorous
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
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surplus
illuminate
corruption
meticulous

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
futile
prudent
combustion

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."