ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 360632 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
archaic
grandiose
courtesy
composed

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
avian
demeanor
flagrant

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
comprehensible
garish
refurbish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
anthology
lenient
chaos
benevolent

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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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
repentant
clairvoyance
elucidate
absolve

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."