ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420643 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
embellish
periodic
archaic

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
fragile
distortion
buffoonery
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
exasperation
aerate
melodious
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
glorify
flagrant
corrective

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
brandish
combustion
inscription
extenuating

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."