ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 751608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
redouble
corrective
salvage
chaos

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
brandish
precept
inscription
compulsion

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
extol
refurbish
inviolable

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
precept
raspy
prevent
pretense

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
ramble
punctual
appalling

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."