ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869788 Results

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
meticulous
start
adversary
buffoonery

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pretentious
extenuating
celebrated
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
flourish
apathetic
pallid
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
parity
sameness
incidental
ramble

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
heinous
jocularity
impenitent
trove

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."