ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 562416 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
mind
penurious
distortion

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
indecorous
postponement
supple

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
eulogy
enormous
anthology
compulsion

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
regale
untenable
repel

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
illuminate
futile
shimmering
demeanor

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."