ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179042 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
corrective
comparable
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
plaudits
rowdy
regurgitate
liability

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
gruff
hedonism
eloquent
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corroborate
corruption
placebo
sociable

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
condone
benevolent
start
incidental

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."