ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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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
implausible
comparable
ecstatic
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
heed
antiquated
flourish
awe

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
facade
diffident
pathos
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
eulogy
repel
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
punctual
brandish
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."