ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 345297 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
naive
buffer
opportune
courtesy

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
incongruous
prominence
chaos
gargantuan

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
dreadful
stern
incisive

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
compulsion
heed
glorify
prune

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
opportune
fraud
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."