ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
pomp
defiant
supple

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 supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
fragile
supple
rowdy
awe

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
finite
euphoria
ominous
procrastinate

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
buffer
awe
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
demeanor
avian
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."