ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 844953 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
antidote
insolence
nearness
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
exasperation
fastidious
prominence
derelict

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
plaudits
enhance
melee
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
comparable
futile
peace
immoderate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rail
defiant
mind
adversary

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."