ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
plaudits
chaos
gargantuan
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
abate
epistolary
rhapsody

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
pathos
impenitent
elusive

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
penurious
exasperation
opportune

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
gruff
handicap
benevolent

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."