ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
exalt
belated
derivative
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
elate
stealth
immoderate
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
elate
corrective
melee
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
aesthete
grandiose
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
accessible
sparing
condone

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."