ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848748 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
iridescent
flaw
foil

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
insolence
stealth
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
indecorous
evasive
condone
awe

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
careless
recrimination
incumbent

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
entangle
apathetic
stifle
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."