ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409372 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
egotist
exception
corrosive

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
censure
disdain
sensualism
incisive

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
bitter
equitable
eloquent
demeanor

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
pretense
flagrant
slavish
plaudits

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
appraise
oblige
turpitude
insinuate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."