ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
oblivious
rancorous
clairvoyance

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
placebo
revive
brandish
ramble

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
rehash
melee
beneficial
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
extol
combative
adversary
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
induce
opportune
pantomime
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."