ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171900 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
benevolent
patron
appraise
belated

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
corrosive
plaudits
bitter
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
avian
comparable
frugal
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
regurgitate
exalt
heed

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
straddle
recrimination
upbraid
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."