ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176708 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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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
colossal
moderate
demeanor
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
melodious
catastrophic
proximity

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
appraise
comprehensible
supple

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
egotist
perception
pretentious
supple

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
benevolent
surfeit
absolve
gruff

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."