ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 785584 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
gruesome
promote
advantageous

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
rhapsody
pretense
nurture

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
oblilgatory
sociable
commemorate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
lenient
distortion
incidental

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
ramble
futile
brawl
deferment

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."