ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240888 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
distortion
scamper
corrective
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
impenitent
honorable
eloquent
naive

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
censure
anomaly
eulogy

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
start
colossal
punctual
foil

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
eulogy
gargantuan
scapegoat
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."