ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483683 Results

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
defiant
fidelity
corruption
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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
genial
chaos
redouble
absolve

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
periodic
unnerve
duplicity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
untenable
entertain
placebo
lurid

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
comparable
turpitude
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."