ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 480179 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
servile
archetypal
prominence
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
start
accommodate
methodical

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
avian
commemorate
grandiose
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
preclude
waffle
celebrated
ethical

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
mediate
dubious
raspy
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."