ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 587021 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
exception
extol
incite
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
sociable
classic
immoderate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
anthology
gruesome
entangle

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
equitable
surly
nurture
repel

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
drab
veneration
sociable
stern

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."