ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 183129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
stealth
exalt
precept

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
advantageous
flagrant
discern

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
extenuating
flourish
nurture
pretentious

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
extant
regurgitate
oblivious

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
turmoil
unnerve
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."