ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 580819 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
melee
urge
ethical
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
derivative
impenitent
flagrant

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
incite
impenitent
comparable

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
drub
exalt
periodic

Solution
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
equitable
charade
duplicity
ramble

Solution
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."