ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
belated
corrective
mind
pallid

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
curtail
discern
medium
immoderate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
pretentious
incumbent
elate

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
perception
conduit
untouchable
promote

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
repel
bird–like
insinuate
combustion

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."