ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324399 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
composed
prune
negate
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
incidental
serenity
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
moderate
compulsion
camaraderie
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Discern most nearly means:
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nurture
mandate
detect
archetypal

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
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equitable
extant
heed
charade

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."