ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 560684 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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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
placebo
mandate
nearness
punctual

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
supple
diffident
cognition
trove

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pallid
proximity
corrupt
aesthete

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
prominence
ecstatic
demean
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
liability
elusive
pomp

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."