ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240035 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
comparable
solace
appraise
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
diffident
preclude
insinuate
sensualism

Solution
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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ploy
pleasant
aerate
flaunt

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
commemorate
retroactive
combative

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
stealth
fidelity
evident
mediate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."