ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
accommodate
derivative
gruesome
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
written
prudent
foil

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
buffoonery
punctual
epistolary

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
corrective
prompt
aerate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
incongruous
pretense
salvage

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."