ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
benefactor
fickle
highlight
disconcert

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
raspy
elate
sameness
flourish

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
turpitude
gruff
advantageous
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
prominence
altruistic
abate
compulsion

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
promote
limited
pathos
ramble

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."