ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
eloquent
defect
untenable
raucous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
comparable
archetypal
disconcert

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
mediate
upbraid
perception

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
rail
extenuating
egotist

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
scamper
renovate
flagrant
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."