ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 70865 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
avian
illuminate
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
appalling
ecstatic
epitaph

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
comparable
parity
discern

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
induce
pantomime
avian

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
diffident
channel
incumbent
pallid

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."