ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819648 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
conduit
trove
finite

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
hedonism
induce
incongruous
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extant
dreary
frugal
extol

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
pretense
accentuate
supple
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
irritation
stealth
gruff

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."