ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 284036 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
procrastinate
repentant
moderate

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
entangle
precept
frail
absolve

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
hedonism
embroil
servile

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
negate
grandiose
pretentious
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
benevolent
pallid
placebo
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."