ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 783996 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
sociable
gruesome
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
gargantuan
illuminate
distortion

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
mediate
meticulous
prudent
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
disconcert
scapegoat
irritation
straddle

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
repentant
regale
fickle
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."