ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565139 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
diffident
fragile
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
grandiose
epistolary
cognition
composed

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
evident
revive
repel

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
solace
promote
epitaph
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
extenuating
redouble
epitaph

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."