ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 608919 Results

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
gruesome
clairvoyance
egotist

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
melee
loyalty
extant
sociable

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
stern
archetypal
censure

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
appalling
periodic
incumbent
cushion

Solution
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
sociable
pallid
abate
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."