ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89710 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
anthology
prune
combative
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
retroactive
celebrated
extant
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
perception
naive
flaw
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inviolable
homage
pantomime
negate

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
refurbish
defiant
loyalty
ramble

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."