ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917125 Results

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
futile
surplus
pallid
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
camaraderie
articulate
pretentious

Solution
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
combustion
perception
solace

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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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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diffident
obnoxious
scamper
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
benefactor
eulogy
awe

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."