ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869694 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
corroborate
oblivious
pallid

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
rhapsody
obnoxious
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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
awe
proximity
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
finite
scapegoat
penurious
nearness

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
prominence
proximity
scapegoat
collection

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."