ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 46202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
fragile
mandate
start
exasperation

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
avian
pathos
courtesy
clarity

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
methodical
discern
pleasant
impenitent

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
stifle
anthology
diffident
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
conduit
divination
censure
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."