ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 642136 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flourish
catastrophic
immoderate
urge

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
buffer
genial
ethical
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
implement
collection
adversary
epitaph

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
regale
anthology
incite
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
punctual
trim
regale
pretentious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."