ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 83404 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
manifest
meticulous
punctual

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
egotist
scorn
unscrupulous
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
punctual
nurture
nearness
advantageous

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
repentant
recrimination
distortion

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extol
incumbent
advance
corrosive

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."