ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349606 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pomp
lurid
liability
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
pomp
moderate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
aerate
pompous
exalt
lenient

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
regurgitate
camaraderie
fraud

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."