ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869297 Results

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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
futile
preclude
mind
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
redouble
disconcert
appalling
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
iridescent
articulate
nurture

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
moderate
corrective
kudos
authoritarian

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
eloquent
mundane
serene
salvage

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."