ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 464992 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
compulsion
liability
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
exception
civility
beneficial

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
fickle
diffident
archetypal
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
placebo
melodious
naive
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
untenable
strict
advantageous
prudent

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."