ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829282 Results

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
appraise
intelligle
precept
exalt

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
frugal
archetypal
deferment
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
beneficial
renovate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
derelict
defect
extant
melee

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
authoritarian
plaudits
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."