ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944991 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
start
avian
dubious
abate

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
illuminate
regurgitate
entertain
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
onset
periodic
opportune

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
corrective
entangle
distortion
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
highlight
turpitude
dubious

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."