ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165088 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
onset
prominence
ominous
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
corrective
propitious
unscrupulous
derelict

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
aesthete
epitaph
impassive
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
nurture
raucous
prompt
anthology

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
eloquent
surplus
insolence
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."