ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 731434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
fragile
commemorate
procrastinate
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
turmoil
rhapsody
frugal
corrosive

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
derelict
mind
authoritarian
gruff

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
demean
eloquent
judicious
benefactor

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
servile
adversary
shorten
grandiose

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."