ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44031 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
oblivious
scapegoat
chaos
aerate

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
regale
mundane
onset
kudos

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
gruff
procrastinate
promote
sparing

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
gruff
tardy
incidental

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The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
benefactor
indecorous
devastating
revive

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."