ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160680 Results

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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
civility
salvage
mind
induce

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
stifle
beneficial
banal
methodical

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
repentant
polarize
raucous
upbraid

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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incisive
delight
oblivious
authoritarian

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pantomime
clarity
pretentious
advantageous

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."