ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512047 Results

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1 Heed most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
iridescent
mind
indecorous
embellish

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
incumbent
derelict
admired
augment

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
trove
mitigating
defiant
revoke

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
regale
crafty
appalling

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
equitable
extenuating
regurgitate
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."