ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 334995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
distortion
veneration
stealth

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
pretense
melodious
gruesome
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
mundane
ramble
improbable
ethical

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
fickle
grandiose
genial

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
elusive
epitaph
induce

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."