ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898381 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pathos
illuminate
implement
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
retroactive
serenity
augment

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
colossal
condone
deceit
implement

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
absolve
excessive
apathetic
heinous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
eloquent
written
civility

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."