ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
finite
clarity
drub

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
flaw
belated
heed

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
prune
retroactive
ramble

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
civility
frugal
euphoria

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
demeanor
frugal
disdain

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."