ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543334 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
gruesome
raspy
straddle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblivious
repel
mundane
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
camaraderie
naive
insolence

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
trove
promote
straddle

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
interminable
iridescent
implement
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."