ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
hedonism
inviolable
diffident

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
solace
opportune
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
supple
accentuate
embellish

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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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
commemorate
beneficial
negate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
raspy
demeanor
distortion
glorify

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."