ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123614

Questions 5
Words compulsion, cunning, extant, genial, turmoil

Study Guide

compulsion
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.
cunning
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
extant
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
genial
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
turmoil
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.