ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 83746 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
corruption
beneficial
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
incongruous
careless
archaic
rail

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
recrimination
benevolent
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
fragile
penurious
demean

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
foil
dubious
cushion
clairvoyance

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."