ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 934804 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
accentuate
solace
insinuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melee
foil
deceit
lurid

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
beneficial
conduit
keen
repentant

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
impenitent
handicap
pathos
repentant

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
manifest
highlight
surplus
induce

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."