ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 636825 Results

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
indecorous
corrosive
stealth

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
mandate
pretense
illuminate
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
regale
gruff
aesthete

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
meticulous
regurgitate
salvage

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
raucous
seditious
insinuate
solace

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."