ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537148 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
implement
roam
exception
brandish

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
raspy
appraise
placebo
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
distortion
advantageous
inviolable
pallid

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
rehash
incite
solace
authoritarian

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
pantomime
condone
garish
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."