ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305206 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
surplus
benefactor
stifle

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
entangle
honorable
demeanor
heed

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
apathetic
neutralize
flagrant
abate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
eulogy
derivative
advantageous
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
accommodate
prudent
diffident

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."