ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 125183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
indecorous
glorify
raspy
heed

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
fickle
illuminate
comprehensible
impassive

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
elusive
combustion
eulogy
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
disdain
futile
drub
nearness

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
melee
observe
trove

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."