ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 918163 Results

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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
eloquent
impenitent
negate

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
ethical
caustic
egotist

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
entangle
abate
highlight
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
eulogy
methodical
contortion
raucous

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
nurture
genial
embellish
moderate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."