ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
avian
augment
revive
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
turpitude
polarize
gruesome
gruff

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
incidental
penurious
defect
heed

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
commemorate
aesthete
rehash
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
clarity
ploy
entangle
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."