ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148741 Results

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1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
regale
lenient
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
euphoria
homage
derivative
proximity

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
brandish
combustion
altruistic
aerate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
retroactive
exception
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
egotist
heinous
immoderate
serene

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."