ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 562624 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
Score 0% 78%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exasperation
colossal
corruption
obnoxious

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
elate
gargantuan
entertain
immoderate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
plaudits
appraise
flourish

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
79% Answer Correctly
precept
drub
prompt
polarize

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
elate
duplicity
pathos

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."