ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217913 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
demean
incite
futile
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
insolence
solace
cunning
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
surplus
nurture
baseless
polarize

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
archetypal
servile
advance
impenitent

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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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
50% Answer Correctly
contrite
condone
recrimination
civility

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."