ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44468 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
commemorate
incite
fidelity

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
ramble
meticulous
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
lenient
insolence
eulogy

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
frugal
colossal
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
mediate
prominence
untouchable
buffer

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."