ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414959 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
retroactive
promote
chaos
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
manifest
stifle
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
recrimination
proximity
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
opportune
servile
shimmering
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
euphoria
onset
regale

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."