ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349572 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
ramble
demean
distortion

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
anthology
facade
epistolary
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
turpitude
approachable
stealth
intricate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
elucidate
drub
combative

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
oblivious
archetypal
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."