ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 637201 Results

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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
incite
antidote
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
corroborate
buffer
entertain
mandate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
exception
distortion
accommodate
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
augment
foil
mediate
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
epistolary
archaic
inviolable
suppress

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."