ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 339912 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
melodious
commemorate
duplicity

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
facade
intricate
repel

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
disconcert
perception
corroborate
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
futile
recrimination
sparing
naive

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aesthete
aggressive
hedonism
ethical

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."