ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858909 Results

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
mediate
genial
fraud

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
facade
punctual
stealth
urge

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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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
euphoria
compassion
augment
gargantuan

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
periodic
serenity
corroborate

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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
diffident
eulogy
authoritarian

Solution
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."