ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780111 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
rehash
foil
accommodate

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
fraud
incidental
corrective

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
disdain
impartial
incisive

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
archetypal
impudence
buffoonery
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
salvage
illuminate
egotist

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."