ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878137 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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intricate
celebrated
gruesome
eulogy

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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dreadful
illuminate
scamper
straddle

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
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disdain
manifest
altruistic
straddle

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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scamper
pomp
careless
serenity

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
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derelict
verify
ploy
euphoria

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."