ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 266614 Results

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1 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
inviolable
grandiose
rancorous
complicated

Solution
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
compassion
futile
abate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
frugal
ecstatic
placebo

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
eloquent
implausible
combustion
suspect

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
inviolable
incumbent
ploy
corruption

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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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."