ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 675436 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
ethical
euphoria
benevolent

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
interminable
entertain
derelict
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
inflammatory
genial
interminable

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
recrimination
adversary
procrastinate
admired

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
gargantuan
deceit
scamper

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."