ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891860 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
condone
impenitent
combustion
urge

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
pantomime
augment
supple
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
implement
foster
beneficial

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
dreary
unscrupulous
grandiose

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fraud
obnoxious
trim
disconcert

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."