ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878743 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
inviolable
clairvoyance
corruption
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
ethical
celebrated
anthology

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
exception
civility
extenuating
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
beneficial
salvage
gruff
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
rail
straddle
inappropriate
interminable

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."