ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737701 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
moderate
ethical
promote
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 promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
curtail
abate
elate

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
antidote
disdain
shorten
commemorate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
frugal
scamper
eloquent
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
archetypal
handicap
servile

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."