ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 692831 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foil
colossal
urge
nurture

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
derelict
extenuating
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
flourish
mediate
recrimination
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
turmoil
genial
egotist
parity

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
implausible
punctual
combative
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."