ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
straddle
cunning
mind
lenient

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
nurture
reanimate
adversary
insolence

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
diffident
pallid
raspy
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
precept
gravity
rail

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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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
corrective
buffer
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."