ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Induce most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rancorous
incite
inviolable
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
86% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
methodical
gigantic
melodious

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
redouble
apathetic
aggressive
brandish

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
condone
nurture
divide
archaic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
cushion
curtail
proximity

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."