ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178779 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
flourish
precept
celebrated

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
exception
start
brandish

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
naive
entangle
apathetic

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
precept
gravity
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
benefactor
demean
implausible
prompt

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."