ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
onset
exalt
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
onset
aerate
inflammatory
serene

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
solace
disconcert
highlight
eulogy

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
rehash
sparing
prune

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
appraise
shimmering
interminable
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."