ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 94951 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pallid
gruesome
colossal

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
distortion
corroborate
regale

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
demeanor
clarity
disdain

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
insinuate
repeated
deferment
pomp

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
grandiose
sociable
genial
pallid

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."