ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
incongruous
turpitude
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
celebrated
advantageous
periodic
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
prune
suspect
abate
repel

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
aesthete
frugal
melee
conduit

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
58% Answer Correctly
epitaph
turmoil
cache
deferment

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."