ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 893487 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
grandiose
derivative
naive

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rail
combustion
frugal
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
awe
archaic
pleasant
aerate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
83% Answer Correctly
solace
revoke
untenable
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
punctual
pallid
unscrupulous
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."