ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470409 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
curtail
revoke
awe
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
elate
dubious
genial
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
embellish
augment
frugal
colossal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inviolable
blame
inauspicious
refurbish

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
methodical
buffoonery
fraud

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."