ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 68964 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
melodious
flagrant
precept

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
polarize
postponement
serenity

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
eloquent
execute
disconcert
fraud

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
appraise
corroborate
diffident
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
epistolary
antidote
avian
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."