ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662683 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
genial
epitaph
conduit

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
lurid
incumbent
pathos

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
commemorate
placebo
defect
promote

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
archaic
pathos
disdain
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
exasperation
gruesome
brandish
interminable

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."