ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235931 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
penurious
elate
immoderate
incite

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
revoke
pathos
medium
clarity

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mediate
exalt
impassive
melodious

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
absolve
prominence
improbable
interminable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
elate
counterclaim
insinuate
exception

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."