ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819748 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.03
Score 0% 81%

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
antidote
absolve
start
comprehensible

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
mediate
raucous
discern
repeated

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
appalling
combustion
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
flaw
renovate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
discern
preclude
pomp
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."