ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721464 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
demean
frail
opportune
anthology

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
combustion
scapegoat
induce
corruption

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
combustion
inappropriate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
stealth
remedial
insolence
distortion

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
condone
admired
buffer
demean

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."