ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 283159 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
civility
archaic
aesthete
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
eulogy
polarize
antidote

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
stifle
garish
brandish
exasperation

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
flourish
surly
pathos
augment

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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pallid
prominence
parity
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."