ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 782444 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
clairvoyance
eulogy
fraud

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
incisive
pretentious
corrective
polarize

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
futile
moderate
censure
odious

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
rail
garish
absolve

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
finite
impassive
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."