ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88134 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
combative
start
retroactive
eulogy

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
commemorate
insolence
liability

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
turmoil
manifest
untenable
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
hedonism
prudent
pageantry
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
belated
prompt
duplicity
egotist

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."