ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899946 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
combative
repentant
repeated
incisive

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
obnoxious
comprehensible
meticulous

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
corroborate
jocularity
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
revoke
obdurate
clarity
exasperation

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
repentant
frugal
start
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."