ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 977658 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.14
Score 0% 83%

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1 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
brandish
illuminate
elate
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
lenient
peace
euphoria
implausible

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
rancorous
pallid
interminable

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
obnoxious
buffoonery
compulsion

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
exalt
strict
polarize
periodic

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."