ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457772 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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
clarity
urge
archaic
aerate

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
rehash
upbraid
ethical
lurid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
accessible
extenuating
favorable
implausible

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
pomp
inflammatory
demeanor
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extant
channel
mandate
moderate

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."