ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 544676 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
archetypal
aerate
belated

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
negate
penurious
disdain
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
illuminate
opportune
gravity

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
archaic
placebo
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
inviolable
untenable
pretentious
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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."