ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
pretense
stern
corruption
accentuate

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
proximity
punctual
untenable

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
rehash
odious
flaw
ramble

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
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turmoil
benefactor
ploy
articulate

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
colossal
moderate
scorn
turmoil

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."