ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748152 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
gravity
incite
inflammatory

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
eloquent
solace
advantageous

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
plaudits
brandish
peace
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
iridescent
connoisseur
punctual
awe

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
promote
unscrupulous
commonplace
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."