ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122565 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
appraise
exasperation
buffoonery
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
pallid
nearness
refurbish

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
dreadful
prudent
stern

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
antidote
embroil
stifle

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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
composed
epitaph
aerate

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."