ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755589 Results

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
deferment
renown
solace
procrastinate

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
revoke
preclude
stealth
odious

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
demeanor
fickle
complement
extenuating

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
adversary
supple
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
gravity
nearness
eloquent
gargantuan

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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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."