ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 356403 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
heinous
urge
eloquent
ethical

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
precept
prominence
glorify
entangle

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
stern
accentuate
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
incumbent
commonplace
embellish

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
benefactor
flourish
anthology
ethical

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."