ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 156087 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
adversary
grandiose
chaos
incidental

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
corroborate
imply
pallid

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
revoke
aggressive
obnoxious
inauspicious

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
prominence
meticulous
gravity

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
regurgitate
illuminate
embellish

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."