ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 863420 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
placebo
heed
urge
extol

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
untenable
assess
penurious
duplicity

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
methodical
entertain
supple
revoke

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
implausible
evasive
curtail

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
supple
petty
regale
sociable

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."