ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406595 Results

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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fickle
mind
extenuating
civility

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
baseless
implausible
derivative

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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benefactor
raucous
immoderate
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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liability
induce
regale
corrupt

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
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elate
kudos
egotist
demean

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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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."