ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
flaw
straddle
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
abate
intricate
prominence

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
perception
commemorate
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
prudent
preclude
catastrophic
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
revoke
limited
brandish

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."