ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60866 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
gravity
nearness
salvage
incisive

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
surplus
aesthete
disdain
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
turmoil
eulogy
diffident

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
corrosive
aerate
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
finite
cache
oblivious
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."