ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 206909 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
exception
advantageous
corruption
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
regurgitate
plaudits
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
civility
oblivious
augment

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
exception
cover
epistolary
opportune

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
egotist
appalling
serenity
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."