ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 803709 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
camaraderie
drub
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
egotist
lenient
opponent
exalt

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
prominence
facade
precept

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
epistolary
adversary
prevent
promote

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
mediate
equitable
obdurate
abate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."