ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 508106 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
punctual
augment
immoderate

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
adversary
veneration
untenable
mundane

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
corrective
excuse
eloquent
promote

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
promote
archaic
redouble
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
prudent
buffer
absolve

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."