ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 91260 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
commemorate
catastrophic
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
appraise
exalt
eloquent
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
preclude
moderate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
embellish
placebo
implausible

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
archetypal
penurious
grandiose
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."