ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 775761 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
nearness
rail
placebo
corroborate

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
demean
inauspicious
corrosive

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
defiant
camaraderie
untouchable
entangle

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
awe
extant
divide
celebrated

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
rancorous
prudent
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."