ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878791 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prune
turmoil
mind
anthology

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
procrastinate
pantomime
flagrant

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
untenable
beneficial
pompous
recrimination

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
deferment
aerate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
prudent
apathetic
supple

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."