ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556242 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
commemorate
start
turpitude
onset

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
cunning
aerate
discern
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
finite
mandate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
scamper
foil
anthology
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
polarize
appraise
elusive
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."