ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48868 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
inauspicious
induce
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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
immoderate
judicious
colossal
incumbent

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
solace
celebrated
polarize
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
liability
polarize
egotist

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
combative
disdain
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."