ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
fraud
incite
corrosive
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
mundane
extenuating
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
unscrupulous
punctual
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
interminable
appalling
prompt
extenuating

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
genial
flourish
grandiose
combustion

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."