ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37906 Results

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
recrimination
mediate
refurbish

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
untenable
odious
methodical
heinous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
intricate
lenient
serene
opportune

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
trove
mandate
pompous
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
pallid
negate
suspect
compulsion

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."