ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 208453 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
parity
ethical
oblivious
courtesy

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
advantageous
nurture
parity

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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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
turmoil
liability
incumbent
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
detect
extenuating
duplicity

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
lurid
divination
eloquent
augment

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."