ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881371 Results

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
repel
gruesome
regurgitate
anthology

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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cushion
stern
advantageous
intricate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Civility most nearly means:
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frugal
appalling
courtesy
embellish

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
stifle
appalling
deceit
pomp

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
condone
flourish
complicated
epitaph

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."