ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 345908 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
deferment
elusive
start
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
immoderate
camaraderie
incidental

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
beneficial
heinous
rail

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
awe
derelict
penurious
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
heinous
pomp
mundane

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."