ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 977015 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
penurious
abate
start
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
brandish
implausible
derivative
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
unnerve
pallid
turpitude

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
stealth
elation
archaic
parity

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
elusive
combustion
opportune
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."