ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124636 Results

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Correct 0 3.41
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
placebo
apathetic
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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
untenable
intensify
fragile
elusive

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
aerate
oblige
surplus
raspy

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
corrective
flaw
catastrophic
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
channel
foil
curtail

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."