ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
exception
urge
compulsion
indecorous

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
meticulous
loyalty
catastrophic
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
incongruous
sameness
corroborate
implausible

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
straddle
prune
heed

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
recrimination
gruesome
censure
duplicity

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."