ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927056 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
iridescent
futile
comprehensible
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
rail
buffoonery
complement
anthology

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exasperation
fragile
regale
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
elate
charade
equitable
accommodate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
turpitude
buffoonery
facade

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."