ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830545 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
incumbent
induce
entangle

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
straddle
implausible
gaudy
insolence

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
rail
gruff
insinuate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
incidental
collection
drab

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incumbent
seriousness
moderate
dubious

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."