ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 292107 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exasperation
corruption
regale
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
grandiose
deceit
insolence

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
sensualism
illuminate
exception

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
stifle
apathetic
grandiose
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
negate
ecstasy
prune
aesthete

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."