ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708920

Questions 5
Words fraud, induce, lurid, solace, stifle

Study Guide

fraud
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
induce
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
lurid
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
solace
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
stifle
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.