ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
interminable
benefactor
chaos
extol

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
meticulous
flourish
parade
insinuate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Revive most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
reanimate
pretense
dubious
augment

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
prominence
onset
complement
immoderate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
rail
entangle
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."