ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
regale
chaos
elusive
demeanor

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
derelict
repel
straddle
shimmering

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
written
lenient
comparable
awe

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
refurbish
dash
diffident
demeanor

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
awe
cushion
penurious
drab

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."