ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278262 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
civility
start
immoderate

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
anthology
moderate
stifle

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incidental
rancorous
cunning
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
augment
artless
anthology
celebrated

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
aerate
redouble
epistolary

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."