ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278963 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
sociable
nurture
evasive
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
curtail
elusive
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
pretentious
corrective
humble
deferment

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
revive
defiant
corrosive

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 defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
aesthete
polarize
surplus
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."