ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495095 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
demean
combative
rhapsody
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
antidote
avian
iridescent

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
disdain
pomp
refurbish
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
recrimination
epitaph
dash
moderate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
untenable
exalt
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."