ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 194662 Results

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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
naive
nearness
opportune
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
clarity
mundane
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
absolve
flagrant
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
garish
benevolent
foster
elate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
57% Answer Correctly
extenuating
frugal
immoderate
cunning

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."