ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
turmoil
mind
prudent
finite

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
lenient
opportune
rail
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
archaic
extenuating
gruesome
manifest

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
melodious
cover
garish
onset

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
hedonism
composed
slavish
perception

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."