ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
Score 0% 80%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
proximity
start
adversary
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
nearness
corroborate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
discern
augment
censure
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
preclude
redouble
excuse
periodic

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
aerate
embellish
derelict
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."