ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333149 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
corrosive
absolve
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
eulogy
raucous
adversary
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
entangle
stern
duplicity
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
incumbent
flaunt
postponement
embellish

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
ramble
inflammatory
objectionable
ethical

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."