ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242811 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
accommodate
civility
nearness
comparable

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
garish
dubious
channel
intricate

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
parity
destitute
nurture

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
sociable
fragile
appraise

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
implausible
clairvoyance
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."