ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 970643 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
comprehensible
corruption
proximity

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
rehash
hedonism
rhapsody
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
repel
insolence
benevolent
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
curtail
perception
pliant
accentuate

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
antidote
archetypal
turpitude
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."