ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 765197 Results

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
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garish
untenable
altruistic
hedonism

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
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assess
intricate
flaw
repentant

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
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flaunt
highlight
accessible
incisive

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
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seditious
pathos
epistolary
defiant

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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exalt
anthology
corruption
epistolary

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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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."