ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 523311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
heed
incite
authoritarian
disdain

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
curtail
inscription
oblivious
appraise

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
retroactive
merciful
rancorous
exalt

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
awe
drab
crafty
aesthete

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
turpitude
entertain
demean
raspy

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."