ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 362206 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
demeanor
lenient
gruesome
pomp

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
meticulous
incumbent
shimmering
untenable

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
demean
frugal
dubious
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
implausible
advantageous
incumbent
demeanor

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pretentious
regurgitate
exalt
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."