ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 77930 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
proximity
promote
preclude

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
adversary
catastrophic
euphoria

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
appraise
colossal
impartial
deferment

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
turmoil
dulcet
foil

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
civility
finite
corrective
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."