ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
comparable
gravity
combative

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
regurgitate
incumbent
untenable

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
egotist
nearness
foil
incumbent

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
regale
pathos
implement

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
absolve
frugal
glorify

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."