ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 673495 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
obnoxious
civility
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
supple
promote
divide
redouble

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
servile
commonplace
exasperation
preclude

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
prudent
mediate
gravity

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
comprehensible
demean
liability

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."