ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891261 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
liability
recrimination
incite
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
curtail
vulgar
perception
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
gravity
clarity
compulsion

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stifle
combustion
cushion
parity

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
salvage
benefactor
turmoil

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."