ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 627082 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
ramble
intricate
redouble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
polarize
beat
camaraderie
corrective

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
insolence
regale
flourish

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
pallid
lenient
complement
corroborate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
obnoxious
buffoonery
incisive

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."