ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814751 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
chaos
scamper
methodical

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
mundane
recrimination
remedial
garish

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
artless
rail
discern

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
rail
mandate
baseless
supple

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
elusive
trim
garish
aerate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."