ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 530885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
urge
duplicity
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
distortion
extant
insolence

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
periodic
finite
commemorate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
appalling
entertain
punctual
abate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
nurture
mitigating
entangle
benevolent

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."