ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 167867 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
mandate
redouble
raspy

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
derelict
demean
incisive
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
repel
demeanor
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
cunning
pomp
derelict

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
beneficial
gargantuan
aerate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."