ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781854 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
dubious
eloquent
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
straddle
negate
adversary
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
cunning
trim
pretentious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
drab
methodical
futile

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
placebo
raspy
disconcert
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."