ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703656 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
elate
rail
moderate
incite

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
dubious
command
rail
conduit

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
foil
indecorous
exasperation

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
extol
start
surplus

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
liability
mask
parity

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. 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 rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."