ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 922783 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
buffer
lenient
redouble
corruption

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
plaudits
eloquent
embellish
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
indecorous
humble
derivative
combative

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
pallid
keen
augment
oblivious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
blowhard
revoke
implausible
extenuating

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."