ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2651 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
opportune
celebrated
equitable
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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
extant
urge
straddle
revoke

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
solace
epistolary
insinuate

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
garish
authoritarian
civility
delight

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
hedonism
impudence
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."