ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 625035 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
incite
archaic
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
foil
intricate
scamper

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extant
repel
embellish
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
periodic
embroil
servile
pathos

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
implausible
shorten
penurious
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."