ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485969 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
regale
gruesome
precept
insolence

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
composed
repentant
finite
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
prominence
polarize
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
lurid
start
mundane
flagrant

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
incidental
antidote
avian

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."