ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655119 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
preclude
incite
diffident
negate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
intricate
favorable
iridescent
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
promote
scapegoat
melee

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
aerate
scamper
careless
aesthete

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
insolence
deferment
corroborate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."