ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752811 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
incite
grandiose
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
apathetic
gruesome
pretentious

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
pantomime
irritation
sociable
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
appalling
derivative
beneficial

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
inflammatory
genial
induce

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."