ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616748 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
clairvoyance
frugal
raucous

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
entangle
combustion
benevolent

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
serenity
glorify
beneficial
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
derivative
corruption
gruff

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
incongruous
egotist
impartial
recrimination

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."