ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380594 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
censure
chaos
avian
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
pathos
civility
corrosive

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
penurious
combative
artless
aesthete

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
serenity
polarize
augment

Solution
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prudent
serene
curtail
corroborate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."