ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595529 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
refurbish
nurture
serenity

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
gruff
fragile
illuminate
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
distortion
regale
sociable

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
rehash
pathos
gruff
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
meticulous
admired
drab
flourish

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."