ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 924641 Results

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
trove
clarity
gruesome
parity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
revive
implausible
anthology
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
stealth
repentant
brandish

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
servile
epistolary
turmoil
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
nurture
sensualism
punctual
meticulous

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."