ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 379367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
immoderate
duplicity
pantomime

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
composed
parity
remedial
pretense

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
lurid
buffer
implausible
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
placebo
surly
interminable
methodical

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
implement
solace
opportune

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."