ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588665 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
induce
defiant
incite
meticulous

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
plaudits
connoisseur
pantomime
proximity

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
exasperation
pantomime
liability

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
aesthete
absolve
awe

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
opportune
insinuate
gravity
hopeless

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."