ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 544613 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
adversary
commemorate
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
colossal
drab
blame

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
demeanor
embellish
mediate
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
insolence
waffle
unscrupulous
egotist

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
embellish
surplus
drab

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."