ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205163 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
disconcert
fickle
regale

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
nurture
induce
manifest
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 manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
ploy
courtesy
camaraderie
beneficial

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
lurid
inflammatory
polarize
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
promote
belated
connoisseur
exasperation

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."