ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220381 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.12
Score 0% 82%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
celebrated
antidote
nearness
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
incongruous
honorable
impenitent
punctual

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
exception
medium
exasperation
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
defiant
combative
accommodate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
entangle
merciful
corrective
ploy

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."