ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 693808 Results

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
drab
melodious
corruption
diffident

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
equitable
induce
intricate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
onset
heinous
ethical

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The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
liability
mitigating
avian
drub

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
facade
sameness
turmoil

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."