ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946824 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prune
supple
inviolable
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
periodic
heinous
penurious

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
grandiose
corroborate
rancorous
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
turmoil
incongruous
eloquent

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
recrimination
evasive
pathos
raspy

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."