ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400237 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
refurbish
compulsion
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
corrosive
incongruous
exception
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
incisive
heed
embellish

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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
scamper
periodic
insolence

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
foil
hedonism
interminable
pale

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."