ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 631683 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

Review

1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
implement
nearness
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
servile
destitute
intricate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
intricate
pallid
stifle

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
archaic
defiant
heed

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
impenitent
catastrophic
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."