ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233302 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flagrant
parity
urge
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
apathetic
implement
discern
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
pathos
moderate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
composed
regale
intricate
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
advantageous
mediate
fickle
glorify

Solution
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."