ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305708 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
elate
adversary
epitaph

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
flourish
hedonism
implausible
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
prudent
observe
commemorate
embellish

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
deferment
oxygenate
regurgitate
gravity

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
nurture
inauspicious
servile
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."