ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 329978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
servile
mandate
incite
heinous

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
repentant
stern
equitable

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
exception
derelict
frugal

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
inviolable
sociable
shorten
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
mind
compulsion
meticulous

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."