ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 749665 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
advantageous
lurid
futile

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
frugal
proximity
dulcet
accommodate

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
solace
gruesome
gargantuan
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
moderate
glorify
ethical
appalling

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
precept
solace
embellish

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."