ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294792 Results

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
distortion
lurid
pomp

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
implement
recrimination
elusive
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
supple
lenient
charade
clarity

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
comparable
written
extenuating
manifest

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
incisive
inauspicious
diffident
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."