ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691049 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
proximity
rhapsody
colossal
defect

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
combative
dash
condone

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
accessible
rancorous
inappropriate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
demean
defiant
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pretense
drub
dubious
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."