ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48107 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.14
Score 0% 83%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
condone
ploy
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
finite
extenuating
fickle

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
clarity
peace
mandate
unscrupulous

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
beneficial
benevolent
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
repentant
nearness
grandiose
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."