ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622324 Results

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
turmoil
preclude
inscription
condone

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
stern
raspy
apathetic
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
frugal
gargantuan
negate
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
distortion
drab
demeanor
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
promote
benefactor
absolve
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."