ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 6593 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
catastrophic
chaos
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
pathos
benefactor
oblivious
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
illuminate
dubious
ecstasy
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
finite
pallid
garish
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
mandate
buffer
iridescent

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."