ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 202090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
eulogy
prominence
stifle
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
start
epistolary
celebrated
egotist

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
polarize
prompt
demeanor

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exception
benevolent
compassion
gruff

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
stifle
combustion
heinous
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."