ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890197 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
deferment
turmoil
futile

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
avian
punctual
condone
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pathos
impassive
frugal
drub

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
induce
flagrant
commemorate

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
polarize
timid
censure
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."