ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 854259 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
compulsion
proximity
chaos
rhapsody

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
condone
fragile
aerate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
eloquent
manifest
pallid

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
exception
foil
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
repentant
revoke
corrosive
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."