ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595086 Results

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Correct 0 3.70
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
stifle
urge
entangle

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incongruous
archetypal
crafty
punctual

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
clarity
archetypal
abate

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
beneficial
rail
exception

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
garish
odious
pantomime
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."