ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911783 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
straddle
gruff
catastrophic

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
garish
overjoyed
adversary
derelict

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
defiant
negate
naive
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
trove
adversary
extol
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
moderate
regale
dulcet
extol

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."