ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958085 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
iridescent
futile
turmoil
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
extenuating
pretentious
incidental
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruff
raspy
eulogy
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
pallid
mandate
moderate
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
rhapsody
stealth
flaw

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."