ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
penurious
comparable
corrective
chaos

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
corrective
collection
derivative
pretentious

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
appalling
corroborate
archaic

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
garish
exasperation
duplicity
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
eloquent
parade
melodious
insolence

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."