ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748497 Results

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
drub
disdain
accentuate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
charade
solace
avian

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
eloquent
oblivious
avian

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
incite
heinous
drab

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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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pomp
clarity
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."