ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49610 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
moderate
defiant
rowdy
duplicity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
recrimination
stealth
ploy

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
aerate
precept
proximity

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
mediate
accommodate
delight
disconcert

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
finite
nearness
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."