ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 338927 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pallid
sociable
interminable
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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
anthology
incumbent
extol

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
abate
judicious
incidental
elusive

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
drub
mundane
bitter
onset

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
civility
extol
indecorous
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."