ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450636 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
promote
defiant
turpitude

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
onset
equitable
corruption
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
illuminate
derivative
pleasant
benefactor

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
apathetic
pomp
genial
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
prune
regale
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."