ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927682 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
interminable
extant
preclude

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
incumbent
extol
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
eulogy
fragile
sociable

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
ploy
negate
aesthete
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
flourish
lucidity
servile

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."