ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189577 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
straddle
fidelity
facade

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
corroborate
akin
garish
punctual

Solution
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
penurious
redouble
sparing
incidental

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
blame
plaudits
appalling

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
plaudits
advance
prudent

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."