ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612911 Results

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commemorate
commonplace
gruff
immoderate

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
regale
scorn
genial

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
salvage
untenable
cunning

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
incisive
unscrupulous
eloquent
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
civility
cunning
nearness
clairvoyance

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."