ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258965 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
archaic
combative
heinous
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
illuminate
start
condone
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
corrective
embroil
compulsion
augment

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
plaudits
iridescent
obdurate
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
advantageous
glaring
incidental
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."