ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870341 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
liability
ominous
immoderate
finite

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
negate
clairvoyance
oxygenate
deferment

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
conduit
precept
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
comparable
corrective
accentuate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
disconcert
onset
ethical

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."