ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 18384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
censure
mediate
aesthete
strict

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
colossal
complement
derivative
defiant

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
elusive
melee
methodical

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
62% Answer Correctly
commemorate
methodical
prominence
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
sameness
benefactor
prominence

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."