ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
flourish
start
ethical
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
flaunt
flourish
unscrupulous
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
disdain
hedonism
surplus

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
archaic
implausible
combative
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
heinous
epistolary
benevolent

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."