ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8168 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
periodic
nearness
diffident
accessible

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
aerate
liability
camaraderie
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
epitaph
retroactive
promote

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
detect
buffer
incidental

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
censure
preclude
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."