ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 683337 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
adversary
chaos
accessible
drab

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
naive
promote
appalling
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
prominence
flourish
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
equitable
repel
raspy
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
turpitude
rail
extenuating

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."