ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
hedonism
anthology
recrimination
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
refurbish
arbitrate
flagrant
corroborate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
oblivious
beneficial
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
aerate
flagrant
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
insinuate
iridescent
salvage

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."