ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819638 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
prominence
elusive
pretentious

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
deceit
derivative
placebo

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
exception
evident
drab

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
oblige
inviolable
melee

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
apathetic
flagrant
anthology
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."