ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 33792 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
benefactor
camaraderie
prominence
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
illuminate
discern
adorn
compulsion

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
revive
ramble
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
genial
frugal
curtail

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
polarize
devastating
recrimination

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."