ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 310154 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
garish
colossal
mediate
nearness

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
heed
extenuating
immoderate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
incisive
fragile
glorify
revive

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
combustion
serenity
ethical

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
redouble
finite
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."