ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 499322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
condone
urge
augment
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
fickle
intelligle
ploy
pretense

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
insolence
placebo
straddle

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
disconcert
seriousness
impenitent
sociable

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insinuate
objectionable
commemorate
opportune

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."