ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30058 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
regale
mediate
inviolable

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
perception
gargantuan
repel

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
corroborate
fraud
mandate
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
elusive
rehash
rancorous
deceit

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
turpitude
placebo
baseless
meticulous

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."