ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247206 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
refurbish
urge
gravity
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
exasperation
sameness
gargantuan

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
implement
pretentious
bird–like
frugal

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
extenuating
antiquated
illuminate
surplus

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
prudent
solace
sociable

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."