ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258799 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
authoritarian
benevolent
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
salvage
beneficial
moderate
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
meticulous
equitable
pale
ploy

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
commemorate
intricate
implement

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
compulsion
rehash
censure

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."