ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 245570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
discern
turmoil
condone

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
mundane
chaos
drub
diffident

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
adorn
fickle
stifle

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fickle
promote
civility
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
meticulous
drub
genial
redouble

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."