ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
impenitent
meticulous
shorten
dubious

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
corroborate
accessible
harsh
comparable

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
insolence
corruption
scamper
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
drab
roam
recrimination
raucous

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
exalt
beneficial
genial

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."