ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570145 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
mind
futile
belated

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
buffer
serenity
onset
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
combative
impudence
flaunt

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
accessible
inflammatory
delight

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
deferment
compulsion
procrastinate
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."