ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349331 Results

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
nurture
stealth
benevolent
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
implement
rhapsody
fidelity

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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
futile
gruff
appalling
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rail
demean
kudos
implement

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
perception
embellish
seriousness
flagrant

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."