ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 676964 Results

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1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
embellish
liability
benevolent
nearness

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flaw
flourish
deferment
genial

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
incongruous
serenity
illuminate

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
avian
adversary
pomp
homage

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
archetypal
colossal
benefactor
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."