ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170398 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
dubious
accommodate
absolve

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
exalt
appalling
egotist

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
finite
unscrupulous
enhance
illuminate

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
plaudits
destitute
precept

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."