ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 486339 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
mundane
mandate
urge
frugal

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
disconcert
epitaph
brandish
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
fidelity
insolence
fickle
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
repentant
garish
odious
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
derelict
inflammatory
awe
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."