ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588592 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
revive
extenuating
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
foil
drub
admired
manifest

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
eulogy
surly
stern
manifest

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
perception
gruff
imply
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
facade
advantageous
condone

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."