ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 357746 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
elusive
interminable
lurid
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
flaunt
detect
prune

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
foil
melodious
adversary

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
genial
sensualism
augment
incidental

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
turmoil
regurgitate
altruistic
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."