ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 742271 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
repentant
corruption
scapegoat
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
mandate
waffle
antidote
entangle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
combustion
combative
buffoonery
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sociable
periodic
sugar pill
recrimination

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
liability
surplus
handicap
discern

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."