ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 181977 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
Score 0% 75%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
gravity
induce
nearness
colossal

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
fickle
incidental
courtesy
mundane

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
heinous
untenable
mundane

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
oblivious
punctual
honorable
exalt

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
melee
comfort
colossal
indecorous

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."