ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 507739 Results

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
rancorous
pantomime
appalling
gruesome

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
gruff
iridescent
epistolary
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
garish
lenient
untenable

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Heed most nearly means:
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rancorous
distortion
mind
repel

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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
iridescent
preclude
demeanor

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."