ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74118 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
immoderate
incite
corroborate
sociable

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
adversary
diffident
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
epistolary
diffident
appraise
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
abate
exculpate
eulogy
incumbent

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
cover
onset
meticulous

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."