ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 93320 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruff
gruesome
rehash
aerate

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
promote
equitable
corrosive

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ramble
hopeless
benevolent
incidental

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
dubious
strategem
absolve

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
stern
pliant
interminable
egotist

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."