ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704339 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
ramble
heinous
eulogy
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
turmoil
epitaph
insinuate

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
opportune
procrastinate
living
preclude

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
flagrant
baseless
hedonism
flourish

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
turmoil
belated
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."