ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
frugal
corruption
beneficial
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
adversary
improbable
entangle
induce

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
exasperation
abate
ethical

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
trove
belated
procrastinate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
flourish
lenient
benefactor
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."