ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
manifest
untenable
incumbent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
discern
rescue
procrastinate
scamper

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
commemorate
naive
straddle

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
benevolent
nearness
insolence
proximity

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
elusive
induce
dubious

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."