ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 818306 Results

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
moderate
ramble
opportune

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
belated
refurbish
civility
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corruption
impenitent
untenable

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
impenitent
authoritarian
accommodate
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
retroactive
ramble
flaw

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."