ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325001 Results

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
lurid
merciful
accommodate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
sociable
embellish
flourish
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flourish
gruesome
flaunt
straddle

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
straddle
distortion
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
commemorate
fragile
anthology
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."