ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877398 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
immoderate
absolve
repentant

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
incumbent
pretentious
penurious

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
intricate
pathos
combustion

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
pretense
start
buffer
accessible

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
exasperation
salvage
rancorous
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."