ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 270896 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

Review

1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
opportune
incite
buffoonery
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sociable
serenity
buffoonery
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
flagrant
entangle
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
untenable
elate
stealth
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
implement
advance
revive
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."