ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454330 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
corroborate
authoritarian
revive

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
meticulous
epitaph
detect

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
gravity
immoderate
review
beneficial

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
aerate
ploy
chaos
pallid

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
lurid
discern
mandate
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."