ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454705 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
implement
derivative
clairvoyance

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
suppress
camaraderie
fraud

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
fraud
absolve
corrupt
pantomime

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
extenuating
mediate
sociable

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
intricate
egotist
placebo

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."