ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 401981 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
opportune
odious
straddle
meticulous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
colossal
antiquated
supple
conduit

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
diffident
buffoonery
impenitent
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
demeanor
celebrated
intelligle
drab

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
negate
buffoonery
corruption
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."