ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164951 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
benefactor
incumbent
inflammatory
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
brandish
hedonism
elusive
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
counterclaim
revive
heinous

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
advantageous
augment
rancorous
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
aesthete
petty
distortion
egotist

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."