ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132455 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
exception
mind
eulogy
intricate

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
penurious
flourish
melodious
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
appraise
gargantuan
rehash
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
heed
facade
kudos

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
moderate
inflammatory
akin
extenuating

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."