ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 950174 Results

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
archetypal
plaudits
gruesome
naive

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
refurbish
intensify
pretentious
placebo

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
pretentious
contortion
appraise

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
condone
insinuate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
implausible
anthology
living

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."