ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529085 Results

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
servile
redouble
archetypal
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
corroborate
elusive
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
composed
improbable
solace
meticulous

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appraise
cushion
scamper
intricate

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
incumbent
cunning
antidote

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."