ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321823 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.79
Score 0% 56%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
stifle
incongruous
prune

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
insolence
proximity
melee
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prudent
insolence
corruption
exalt

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
lurid
extenuating
disconcert

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
prudent
camaraderie
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."