ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 793507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
opportune
buffer
urge
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
opportune
flagrant
finite

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
prudent
absolve
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
eloquent
censure
insolence
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
divide
obnoxious
ploy

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."