ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 863955 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
indecorous
avian
gargantuan
courtesy

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
drab
colossal
compulsion
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
incongruous
epitaph
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
defiant
flaunt
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
conduit
proximity
deceit
incumbent

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."