ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120902 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.00
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
curtail
improbable
salvage

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
flaw
liability
pomp

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
prudent
moderate
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
beneficial
mediate
untenable
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
mediate
eloquent
aggressive
antidote

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."