ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 182747 Results

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
demean
distortion
corruption
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
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deceit
condone
raucous
methodical

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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charade
archetypal
meticulous
pantomime

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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pompous
turpitude
inauspicious
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Extol most nearly means:
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glorify
corrosive
brandish
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."