ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 492182 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
derivative
buffoonery
advantageous
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
buffer
awe
inscription
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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elusive
gruesome
archetypal
celebrated

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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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
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redouble
revive
chaos
colossal

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
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combustion
delay
heed
liability

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."