ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
iridescent
eulogy
avian

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
belated
pantomime
implement

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
onset
embellish
bitter
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
turmoil
plaudits
hedonism

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aerate
accentuate
timid
oblivious

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."