ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287287 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
surplus
corroborate
condone
gruesome

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
pallid
raucous
corruption
apathetic

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
corrective
complement
benevolent
pantomime

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
augment
sensualism
duplicity

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
ethical
opponent
extol
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."