ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 273030 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
immoderate
gruesome
pretense
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
surplus
revoke
pretentious
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
archetypal
seriousness
commemorate
precept

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
impenitent
unscrupulous
flagrant
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
demeanor
corroborate
disconcert
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."