ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254661 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
antidote
corroborate
chaos
raucous

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
duplicity
flagrant
meticulous

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
melodious
heinous
meticulous
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
ploy
straddle
blowhard
beneficial

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
ecstatic
belated
censure

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."