ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862702 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
deferment
lurid
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
elucidate
rancorous
precept

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
turmoil
flagrant
cache
exasperation

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
corroborate
impenitent
revive

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
extenuating
opportune
compassion
demeanor

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."