ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47120 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
beneficial
frugal
genial

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
immoderate
brandish
aerate
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
liability
repel
accommodate

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
catastrophic
melodious
periodic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
incidental
strict
buffer
salvage

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."