ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
censure
precept
commemorate

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appraise
flaunt
adversary
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
promote
accommodate
kudos
finite

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
avian
admired
extol
repel

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
ploy
implausible
mundane

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."