ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 79627 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
drub
egotist
turpitude
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
salvage
suppress
grandiose
retroactive

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
ethical
colossal
ploy

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
lucidity
heinous
pantomime

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
aerate
ecstatic
fragile

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."