ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813092 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
extant
courtesy
prudent
prune

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
composed
rail
melodious

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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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
censure
pantomime
prominence
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
finite
fidelity
delight
fraud

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
facade
exalt
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."