ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440177 Results

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Correct 0 3.61
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
stifle
combustion
indecorous

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
inappropriate
buffoonery
corrosive

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
ploy
aerate
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
recrimination
servile
renovate
oblivious

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
penurious
postponement
epistolary
sociable

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."