ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318115 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
defiant
mediate
chaos
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
naive
blame
appalling
opportune

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
heed
discern
turmoil

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
flourish
condone
humble
euphoria

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
benevolent
insinuate
courtesy
egotist

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."