ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.05
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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
obnoxious
archetypal
sociable

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
futile
elate
supple
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
revoke
recrimination
peace
incumbent

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
negate
rescue
buffer
benevolent

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
exalt
inviolable
iridescent

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."