ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 328482 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
accommodate
exalt
repentant
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pallid
prune
condone
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
aerate
trove
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
inauspicious
supple
brandish

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
equitable
sociable
parity

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."