ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 681494 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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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
illuminate
extol
incumbent
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
rhapsody
inviolable
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raucous
renown
solace
stealth

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
futile
comparable
suspect
prune

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
pomp
garish
rhapsody
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."