ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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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
nearness
rehash
colossal
servile

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
disdain
rail
salvage

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
liability
suspect
commemorate
rhapsody

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
prudent
regurgitate
condone

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
immoderate
corrosive
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."