ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90941 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
euphoria
embellish
solace

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
raspy
surplus
intricate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
benefactor
stealth
gravity

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
avian
distortion
derelict

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
turmoil
dreadful
pretentious

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."