ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45270 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
flaw
pantomime
aesthete

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
ethical
fastidious
aerate
illuminate

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pretentious
exasperation
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
flaw
exasperation
excessive
impenitent

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
impenitent
pretense
strict
euphoria

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."