ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 344518 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
punctual
parity
penurious

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
penurious
corruption
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
clairvoyance
trim
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
trove
divide
beneficial
repel

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
untenable
elation
rail

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."