ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 301367 Results

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
negate
iridescent
start
absolve

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
surplus
corroborate
plaudits
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
scamper
condone
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
pomp
penurious
heed

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
liability
adorn
ramble
stern

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."