ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 516313 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
prudent
appraise
duplicity
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
pantomime
trove
unscrupulous

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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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
insinuate
extant
mitigating
placebo

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
compulsion
advantageous
sociable

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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
corroborate
inscription
epitaph
retroactive

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."