ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 675296 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
manifest
servile
liability

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", 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 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
curtail
rail
exception

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
combustion
supple
comfort
salvage

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
elusive
lucidity
regurgitate
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
pathos
flaunt
discern
start

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."