ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131238 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
parity
punctual
sameness
turmoil

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
retroactive
corrupt
accentuate
induce

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
exasperation
raucous
recrimination
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
placebo
pageantry
turmoil

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
eulogy
futile
destitute
surplus

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."