ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
servile
chaos
turpitude
salvage

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
detect
drub
compulsion

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
exasperation
buffoonery
oblivious
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
onset
supple
glorify
implement

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
derelict
petty
fidelity
comparable

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."