ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 932117 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
salvage
fragile
urge
ethical

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
solace
anthology
celebrated
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
unscrupulous
commemorate
genial

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
belated
opponent
aesthete
defiant

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."