ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
prudent
seriousness
garish
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
combative
aerate
abate

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
advantageous
bird–like
preclude
pallid

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
indecorous
extenuating
elusive
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
elusive
regurgitate
archetypal

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."