ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 312228

Questions 5
Words curtail, deferment, derelict, garish, turpitude

Study Guide

curtail
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
deferment
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
derelict
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
garish
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
turpitude
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.