ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993843 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
fickle
flaw
mundane
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
pathos
gruesome
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
pathos
genial
awe
rancorous

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
lurid
promote
mundane
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
distortion
untenable
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."