ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630616 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
raspy
sociable
urge
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
finite
disconcert
parity
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
brandish
inappropriate
gargantuan
flaw

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
turmoil
parade
melee
supple

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
pallid
bitter
facade
plaudits

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."