ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294811 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
promote
corruption
elusive
entangle

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
accessible
prevent
raucous
punctual

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
combustion
keen
promote

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
incisive
inauspicious
diffident
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
fraud
corroborate
eulogy
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."