ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41015 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
lenient
plaudits
trove
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
turpitude
prune
disdain
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
corroborate
enormous
facade
cunning

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
mitigating
curtail
demean
entangle

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
procrastinate
antidote
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."