ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
curtail
pantomime
eulogy
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
commemorate
prudent
colossal
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
induce
collection
inviolable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
opportune
liability
commemorate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
inviolable
lucidity
polarize

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."