ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725286 Results

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gruff
abate
corruption
euphoria

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
brandish
exasperation
slavish
heed

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
stern
nurture
disposition
augment

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
abate
unscrupulous
benevolent

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
onset
redouble
censure
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."