ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190978 Results

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1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
flagrant
nearness
supple
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
dreadful
punctual
moderate

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
flourish
preclude
aerate
compassion

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
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solace
epistolary
cushion
aerate

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
belated
irritation
procrastinate
sociable

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."