ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
impenitent
duplicity
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
trove
elusive
camaraderie
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
embellish
avian
incongruous
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
stealth
repel
lenient

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
melee
procrastinate
drub

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."