ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
buffer
nearness
camaraderie
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
disconcert
facade
incongruous

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
insinuate
accentuate
renown
rehash

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
retroactive
baseless
ploy
repel

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
curtail
frugal
epistolary
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."