ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 496019 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
immoderate
incite
accommodate
derivative

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
archaic
foster
celebrated
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
defiant
blame
promote
interminable

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
serenity
verify
belated
curtail

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
corrosive
gruff
insinuate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."