ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 629268 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
benefactor
mind
grandiose
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
handicap
polarize
defiant

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
raucous
pale
celebrated

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
induce
renown
antidote
distortion

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
apathetic
absolve
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."