ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 215115 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.06
Score 0% 81%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
augment
raspy
duplicity

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
accentuate
sociable
mundane

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pretentious
sociability
prominence

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
penurious
elate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
promote
foster
raspy
untenable

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."