ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
conduit
urge
inauspicious
liability

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
recrimination
disposition
accessible

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
anthology
buffer
seriousness
inviolable

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
plaudits
melodious
impenitent
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
equitable
dulcet
recrimination
intricate

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."