ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 25541 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
gruesome
refurbish
demeanor

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
rule
serenity
punctual

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
renovate
flaw
polarize

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The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
insinuate
mundane
corruption
euphoria

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
corrupt
fraud
extenuating

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."