ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 193302 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
futile
precept
chaos
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
insinuate
benevolent
elusive

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
polarize
improbable
iridescent
abate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gruff
moderate
clairvoyance
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
punctual
dubious
peace
stifle

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."