ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703702 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
stern
benevolent
inviolable

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pallid
pretentious
inflammatory
rail

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
ethical
curtail
periodic

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
comparable
articulate
prominence

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
compulsion
corruption
fragile
extenuating

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."