ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396996 Results

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
indecorous
fraud
regurgitate
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
disdain
intricate
solace
waffle

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The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prune
proximity
anthology
crafty

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
flaunt
mandate
contrite
oblivious

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
flourish
precept
melodious
corruption

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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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."