ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 310331 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
elate
entangle
inauspicious
mind

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
scamper
polarize
meticulous

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
stifle
nurture
corrective
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
demean
flourish
combative
meticulous

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
melee
extenuating
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."