ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
plaudits
adversary
rhapsody
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
precept
oblige
gruff
egotist

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
exception
liability
upbraid
illuminate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
avian
accommodate
anthology

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
derivative
abate
indecorous
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."