ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142115 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
epitaph
start
serenity
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
iridescent
commemorate
execute
interminable

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
drab
regurgitate
melodious

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
equitable
ploy
diffident
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
repentant
incumbent
aesthete
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."