ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616678 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
accessible
rail
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
defiant
subside
indecorous
repentant

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
pretentious
garish
polarize

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
admired
promote
iridescent
servile

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
drab
manifest
written
prudent

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."