ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
flagrant
garish
plaudits
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
derelict
pliant
lenient
flaunt

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
facade
turmoil
promote

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
trove
gaudy
lurid
aesthete

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
composed
induce
disdain
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."