ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 979540 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
accessible
repel
demean
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
mundane
start
ecstatic
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
scapegoat
immoderate
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
accommodate
seriousness
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
diffident
destitute
incongruous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."