ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 736869 Results

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Correct 0 3.52
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
compulsion
immoderate
keen
derivative

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
exasperation
hedonism
flagrant

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
extenuating
melee
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
combative
rail
aerate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
drub
urge
dubious
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."