ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 185002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
prudent
meticulous
promote
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
composed
straddle
prudent
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
camaraderie
hedonism
implement

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
oblivious
penurious
seditious
implausible

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insinuate
promote
trove
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."