ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588109 Results

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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
rancorous
derivative
fraud

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
oblivious
incongruous
illuminate

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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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
plaudits
brawl
pretense
antidote

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
epitaph
dreadful
beneficial

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
condone
detect
heed
diffident

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."