ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737743 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
Score 0% 79%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
absolve
proximity
urge
fragile

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
benevolent
corroborate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
retroactive
pleasant
serenity
benevolent

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
accessible
recrimination
elate

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
flaw
incumbent
gruesome
exalt

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."