ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
grandiose
precept
abate
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
aesthete
epitaph
inscription
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pomp
intensify
rancorous

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
accessible
apathetic
demeanor

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
buffoonery
postponement
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."