ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 618414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
sociable
gruff
clarity

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
corrosive
glaring
incongruous
anthology

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
facade
insinuate
pathos

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
plaudits
punctual
stern

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
living
demean
lenient

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."