ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898374 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
periodic
immoderate
elusive
gruesome

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
compulsion
liability
elate
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
salvage
artless
immoderate
punctual

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
plaudits
impenitent
untenable

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
supple
defiant
elusive

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."