ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912310 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.99
Score 0% 80%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
scamper
negate
drub
start

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
proximity
repel
dash
fraud

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
apathetic
command
regale
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ethical
recrimination
pompous
demean

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
flaw
trove
fidelity
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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."