ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 10478 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
antidote
parity
eloquent
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
archetypal
straddle
gargantuan

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
honorable
polarize
cunning

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
intricate
sensualism
polarize

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
extenuating
refurbish
derivative

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."