ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 146513 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
flourish
incite
combustion

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
beneficial
grandiose
authoritarian
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
facade
advance
combustion
civility

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
pallid
archetypal
waffle
compulsion

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
archetypal
iridescent
aesthete
strict

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."