ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 230216 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turpitude
grandiose
clarity
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
conduit
pretense
inflammatory
handicap

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The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
penurious
belated
pleasant
abate

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
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scamper
mundane
defiant

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
onset
deceit
heed

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."