ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458640 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
discern
precept
extol

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
indecorous
clarity
parade
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
extant
pantomime
tardy
stifle

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
extenuating
impenitent
flourish

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
pomp
fickle
perception

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."