ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 949327 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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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
scapegoat
nearness
trove
foil

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 trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
gargantuan
articulate
indecorous

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
insolence
baseless
pretense
diffident

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
proximity
classic
rancorous
lurid

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
prune
rhapsody
mask
heinous

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."