ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 197171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
censure
rehash
corruption
mediate

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fidelity
repel
penurious
mitigating

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
irritation
turpitude
heed

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
fragile
advantageous
insolence

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
interminable
combative
exculpate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."