ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 73631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
incite
compulsion
corrective

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
scapegoat
flaunt
distortion

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
heinous
mandate
commemorate

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
belated
pomp
suppress
distortion

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
extant
contortion
entangle
incumbent

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."