ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 452253

Questions 5
Words exception, inauspicious, induce, iridescent, straddle

Study Guide

exception
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
inauspicious
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
induce
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
iridescent
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
straddle
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.