ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321268 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
comparable
fraud
drab

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
authoritarian
gruesome
punctual

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
stealth
parity
collection
eloquent

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
periodic
strategem
corrective
flourish

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
exasperation
epistolary
extol

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."