ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 385701 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
civility
drub
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
appalling
impassive
exasperation

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
distortion
insolence
surplus

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
mitigating
accentuate
corrective

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
diffident
scamper
ominous
negate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."