ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258051 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
belated
composed
genial

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
raucous
flourish
demeanor
impenitent

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
repentant
demean
patron
disconcert

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
prune
start
benevolent
prominence

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
ethical
absolve
cache
corrective

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."