ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 932544 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
implausible
gravity
untouchable
egotist

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
precept
glorify
exalt

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
lenient
epistolary
futile

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
fidelity
gargantuan
devastating
combative

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
garish
opportune
ploy

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."