ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 20652 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
regurgitate
incite
eloquent

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
extant
prudent
akin
embellish

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
placebo
awe
appalling
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
drab
flaunt
elusive
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
corrosive
fidelity
detect
punctual

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."