ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788096 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
eloquent
incite
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
meticulous
discern
archaic

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
combative
living
archetypal
stifle

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
manifest
disdain
postponement
fragile

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
diffident
excessive
rail

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."