ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886885 Results

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1 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
preclude
parade
apathetic
induce

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
inviolable
intensify
plaudits
combative

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
repentant
fraud
epistolary

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
aesthete
approachable
scapegoat
regale

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
pathos
flourish
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."