ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139930 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
corrosive
censure
condone

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
heed
inflammatory
lenient

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
negate
derivative
onset

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
demean
elucidate
implement
rancorous

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
conduit
corruption
combustion
benevolent

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."