ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84082 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
frugal
exalt
epitaph
incite

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 frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
induce
awe
hopeless
inviolable

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
incisive
naive
indecorous

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
pretentious
stifle
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
buffer
cunning
fraud

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."