ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139053 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.85
Score 0% 57%

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
mediate
commemorate
rhapsody
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
straddle
camaraderie
lurid
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
stern
punctual
glorify
incidental

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
methodical
scamper
extant

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
antidote
camaraderie
veneration
flaunt

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."