ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540626 Results

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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
repentant
clarity
eloquent
incite

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
sociable
buffer
prominence
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
facade
turpitude
impenitent
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
buffer
corrupt
mediate
penurious

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
futile
demeanor
opportune

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."