ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134230 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
flaw
belated
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
counterclaim
incidental
negate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
drub
strict
clairvoyance
aerate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
hedonism
exasperation
rancorous

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
buffoonery
supple
garish

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."