ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 226739 Results

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
aerate
benefactor
refurbish

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
incisive
apathetic
unscrupulous
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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corruption
trove
plaudits
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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appraise
meticulous
complicated
epistolary

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
suspect
sociable
fidelity

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."