ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
appraise
prudent
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
solace
benefactor
cunning
courtesy

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
avian
detect
awe
adversary

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pallid
obdurate
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
revive
diffident
augment
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."