ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 269095 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
accessible
trove
corrective
chaos

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
archaic
opportune
rail

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
benefactor
procrastinate
onset

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
negate
demean
brandish
demeanor

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
composed
pompous
raspy
liability

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."