ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372264 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
interminable
defect
pathos
melee

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pathos
accessible
vulgar
ethical

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
onset
start
obnoxious

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
abate
repentant
augment

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
heed
genial
clairvoyance
perception

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."