ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454480 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
grandiose
clarity
pretense
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
foil
unscrupulous
intelligle
eloquent

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
adversary
composed
procrastinate
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
gruesome
derelict
iridescent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
civility
anthology
corroborate
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."