ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727413 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
ploy
start
opportune
derelict

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
rancorous
accessible
onset

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
dash
exalt
conduit

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
illuminate
distortion
incidental
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
grandiose
honorable
extenuating
censure

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."