ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 913771 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
start
revive
scapegoat
insolence

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
supple
refurbish
scorn
combative

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
euphoria
grandiose
incidental

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
scamper
colossal
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
fragile
turpitude
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."