ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 297623 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
compulsion
repel
liability

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appraise
exception
trim
fickle

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
mediate
stern
disposition
melee

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
epistolary
nurture
awe
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
parity
advantageous
belated

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."