ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281108 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
equitable
gruesome
belated

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
incongruous
accommodate
opponent
flagrant

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
stifle
corrupt
discern

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
clarity
methodical
heed
serene

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
prune
fidelity
frugal

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."