ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612021 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
repentant
waffle
insinuate
eulogy

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
ethical
overjoyed
inauspicious
retroactive

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
combative
placebo
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
derelict
plaudits
regurgitate

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
apathetic
obdurate
archetypal

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."