ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66929 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
scamper
insolence
mind

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
corrective
timid
extol
gravity

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
raucous
pathos
euphoria

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
fidelity
antiquated
distortion
exception

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
eloquent
excuse
gravity
grandiose

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."