ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201278 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
solace
fragile
pallid

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
incisive
turpitude
shimmering
repel

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mandate
extant
immoderate
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
intricate
foil
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
impassive
unscrupulous
rail

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."