ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890502 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
corruption
hedonism
immoderate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
clairvoyance
prune
ethical

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
excessive
implement
ploy

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
accentuate
catastrophic
enormous
incisive

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
rancorous
implement
revive
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."