ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 728250 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
refurbish
corrosive
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
lurid
curtail
rail

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
accentuate
disconcert
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
augment
gruff
incite
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
egotist
straddle
brandish
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."