ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130838 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
prudent
conduit
chaos
straddle

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
meticulous
unscrupulous
living
pallid

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
flourish
preclude
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
hedonism
conduit
implausible
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
negate
liability
deferment

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."