ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959648 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
equitable
rancorous
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
adorn
adversary
surplus

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
belated
salvage
parade
punctual

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
deferment
rancorous
sociable
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
conduit
opportune
impartial
mediate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."