ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323073 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
extol
chaos
combustion
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
illuminate
corroborate
meticulous
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
benefactor
complicated
appalling
exalt

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
turpitude
upbraid
camaraderie
euphoria

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
combative
turpitude
unscrupulous
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."