ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784565 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
elucidate
exception
untenable

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
avian
negate
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
gravity
mandate
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
corrective
subside
opportune
combustion

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
rehash
revive
precept
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."