ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880810 Results

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
supple
derelict
servile

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
impenitent
ramble
regurgitate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
archaic
plaudits
apathetic

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
demeanor
catastrophic
penurious

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
raspy
induce
cushion
regale

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."