ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 17992 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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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
scamper
nearness
recrimination
buffoonery

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
punctual
dreary
refurbish
aesthete

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
incidental
awe
medium
flourish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
archaic
insinuate
living
incidental

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rehash
advantageous
composed
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."