ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 618245 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
mandate
antidote
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
rancorous
authoritarian
turpitude
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
servile
eulogy
obdurate
repentant

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
admired
comprehensible
garish
immoderate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
straddle
buffoonery
erratic
derivative

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."