ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170609 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.02
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1 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
pretense
deferment
recrimination

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
repentant
verify
anthology

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
disdain
inappropriate
compulsion

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
sociable
parity
strict
futile

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
parity
irritation
fickle
inviolable

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."