ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 488292 Results

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
surplus
prune
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
commemorate
induce
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
onset
insinuate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
placebo
oblilgatory
camaraderie
appalling

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
buffer
oblige
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."