ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268167 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
incite
compulsion
eulogy

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
inauspicious
complement
diffident

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
accentuate
extant
demean

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
meticulous
punctual
flagrant
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
beneficial
archaic
apathetic
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."