ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 950099

Questions 5
Words derelict, egotist, exasperation, pallid, turpitude

Study Guide

derelict
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
egotist
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
exasperation
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
pallid
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
turpitude
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.