ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576635 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
celebrated
repel
catastrophic
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
archetypal
beneficial
aesthete
rowdy

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
commemorate
appalling
lenient

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The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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charade
advantageous
disdain
heed

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
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plaudits
igniting
clairvoyance
implausible

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."