ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 288905 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
pomp
turpitude
mind
ploy

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
command
gargantuan
immoderate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
aerate
trove
recrimination

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
insolence
comparable
penurious

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
ecstatic
repentant
archaic

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."