ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 989071 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
beneficial
ploy
urge
oblivious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
melodious
flagrant
extol

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
awe
comprehensible
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
rehash
appalling
divination
inviolable

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
epitaph
detect
extenuating
commemorate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."