ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 295850 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
archetypal
proximity
prominence
start

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
polarize
prudent
prune

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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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
derivative
genial
blowhard
heinous

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The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
abate
lucidity
lurid
illuminate

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
pretentious
belated
comparable

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."