ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721541 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
civility
proximity
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flourish
remedial
archetypal
punctual

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
gruff
arbitrate
perception
disdain

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
buffer
epitaph
proximity
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
exasperation
frail
corrosive
commemorate

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."