ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 835471 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
mundane
eulogy
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
extol
rescind
exception
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
periodic
gigantic
surplus
negate

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
celebrated
disdain
oblivious
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
accentuate
start
precept
scamper

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."