ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 32815 Results

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pomp
commemorate
gruesome
onset

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
repentant
aesthete
urge
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
serenity
careless
derelict
supple

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
embellish
revive
rancorous
overjoyed

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The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
incidental
awe
meticulous

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."