ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700669 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pallid
ecstatic
extenuating
gruesome

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
lenient
reanimate
liability
heinous

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
extenuating
disdain
apathetic

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
incisive
supple
raucous

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
condone
brawl
rhapsody
flourish

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."