ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 473824 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
incite
implausible
exalt

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
mandate
connoisseur
defiant
mediate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
aerate
strict
insinuate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
raucous
rail
glorify
accommodate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
liability
elucidate
civility
eloquent

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."