ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 779418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
rancorous
aesthete
nearness
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
benefactor
demeanor
contrite
flagrant

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
diffident
prudent
heed
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
curtail
raucous
overjoyed
liability

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
illuminate
moderate
pretense

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."