ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715545 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
melee
flagrant
compulsion

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
flourish
scapegoat
apathetic
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
regurgitate
parade
untenable

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pomp
periodic
pretentious
cunning

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
induce
commemorate
cure
servile

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."