ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82616 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
trove
repel
corruption
eulogy

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
classic
redouble
methodical
liability

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
fickle
rail
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
exception
redouble
turpitude
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
methodical
rehash
eloquent

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."