ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113399 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
drab
turpitude
flagrant
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
redouble
archaic
augment

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
embellish
mitigating
compulsion
corrective

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
colossal
pretentious
celebrated

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
beneficial
solace
disdain

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."