ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641988 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
defiant
composed
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
awe
compulsion
surplus

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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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
insolence
defect
defiant
combative

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
untenable
harsh
mundane
inviolable

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
stealth
revoke
appalling
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."