ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 464363 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
mediate
eloquent
embellish

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
accentuate
dreary
iridescent
egotist

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
flaunt
inviolable
naive
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
implement
meticulous
exasperation
chaos

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
abate
hedonism
retrograde
beneficial

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."