ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647043 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
pretentious
gruesome
flagrant
sociable

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
rancorous
dubious
extant

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
defiant
stealth
implausible

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
inflammatory
placebo
onset

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
negate
colossal
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."