ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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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
disconcert
nearness
periodic
insinuate

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
eulogy
rhapsody
proximity

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
pantomime
combative
incumbent
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
aerate
advantageous
indecorous
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
periodic
raspy
equitable

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."