ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454124 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.03
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
turpitude
raucous
incite
polarize

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
solace
naive
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
redouble
nearness
archetypal
corrective

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
flagrant
buffoonery
epitaph

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
prune
mandate
beat
punctual

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."