ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937061 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
incite
opportune
benefactor

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
moderate
enhance
accommodate

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
recrimination
stern
pageantry
regale

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
liability
buffoonery
lurid
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
punctual
elate
augment
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."