ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267285 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
penurious
exception
buffer

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
fidelity
honorable
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
awe
obnoxious
altruistic
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
flaunt
conduit
mediate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
refurbish
unnerve
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."