ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
garish
clarity
combustion
corruption

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
prominence
foil
pallid
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
interminable
pretense
review
inviolable

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
raspy
celebrated
adversary

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
liability
exasperation
command
perception

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."