ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
Score 0% 75%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
antidote
urge
retroactive

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
prudent
naive
derivative
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
incumbent
placebo
rancorous

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
prune
intelligle
insolence
incidental

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
pretentious
recrimination
celebrated
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."