ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880571 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
disdain
appalling
extol

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
accentuate
advantageous
handicap
combustion

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
penurious
rancorous
devastating
elate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
garish
impartial
scamper
raucous

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
facade
highlight
solace

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."