ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48450 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
chaos
benefactor
recrimination

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
corroborate
prompt
benefactor
pomp

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
ethical
suppress
serenity
precept

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
heed
connoisseur
appalling
cunning

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
corrosive
pretentious
corrective
anthology

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."