ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 756188 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flaw
brandish
archaic
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
methodical
polarize
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
turmoil
revoke
pomp

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
promote
augment
serenity

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
epitaph
antiquated
conduit
epistolary

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."