ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 350886 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
turmoil
placebo
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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
preclude
pathos
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
straddle
merciful
prudent
egotist

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
rail
supple
naive
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
periodic
glorify
condone

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."