ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 607143 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
clairvoyance
obnoxious
genial

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
turmoil
punctual
deferment

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
accessible
scamper
shorten
incidental

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
redouble
belated
courtesy
combative

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
inauspicious
implement
futile

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."