ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruff
parity
gruesome
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
parity
hedonism
mundane
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
corrosive
apathetic
clarity
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
facade
derivative
scamper

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
absolve
excessive
clarity
perception

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."