ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757340 Results

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1 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
liability
ethical
inviolable
glorify

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
commemorate
precept
intricate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
indecorous
exasperation
derivative
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
naive
prominence
suppress
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
subside
hedonism
onset

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."