ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168389 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
illuminate
gruff
impenitent
altruistic

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
trove
jocularity
precept
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
serenity
incisive
complicated
plaudits

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
perception
garish
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."