ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
incidental
gruesome
camaraderie

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
melee
curtail
promote

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
accommodate
elate
stern
classic

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
neutralize
benefactor
abate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
genial
repel
entangle
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."