ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593795 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
plaudits
indecorous
elusive
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
objectionable
stifle
negate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
insinuate
epistolary
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
elusive
strategem
benefactor

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
trove
chaos
servile

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."