ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242155 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
exasperation
benevolent
incite
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
preclude
inviolable
punctual

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
nurture
repulse
benevolent
ethical

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
compulsion
disdain
frugal
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
preclude
prudent
compulsion

Solution
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."