ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897924 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
comparable
start
abate
opportune

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
condone
diffident
opportune

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
heinous
advance
raspy
benefactor

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
insolence
flaunt
adversary

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
parity
fragile
subside
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."