ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200729 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
condone
placebo
corruption
incumbent

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
foil
grandiose
catastrophic
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

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

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embellish
commemorate
adorn
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
elusive
derelict
appalling
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."