ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
colossal
mundane
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
entangle
indecorous
induce
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
71% Answer Correctly
surplus
curtail
timid
conduit

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
clairvoyance
implement
accentuate

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
repel
aerate
eulogy
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."