ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 245052 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
foil
abate
heinous

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
foil
antiquated
anthology
recrimination

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
immoderate
epitaph
corrective

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
pantomime
benevolent
fidelity

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
aerate
drub
corrective
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."