ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537792 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
anthology
urge
defiant
disconcert

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
distortion
disdain
exasperation
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
deferment
opportune
contrite
fragile

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
fickle
corrosive
untouchable
gruff

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
incidental
exasperation
mundane
glorify

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."