ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
Score 0% 80%

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1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
entangle
approachable
exception
intricate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
authoritarian
pathos
abate

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
redouble
serenity
corrosive
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
precept
repeated
aesthete
surplus

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
incumbent
pompous
perception

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."