ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 322738 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
ethical
pathos
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
induce
naive
sugar pill
archetypal

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
exalt
drab
elation

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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
scapegoat
redouble
sociable

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
77% Answer Correctly
pretense
sociability
foil
implausible

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The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."