ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390502 Results

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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
implausible
mind
comprehensible
polarize

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
ecstatic
mundane
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
extol
sensualism
embellish

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
prune
flagrant
preclude

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
accentuate
exasperation
pretentious
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."