ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542905 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
nurture
repentant
chaos
elate

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
turmoil
naive
foster
fragile

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
foil
regurgitate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
advantageous
iridescent
pathos

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
censure
opportune
unscrupulous
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."