ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
foil
buffer
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
oblivious
regurgitate
antidote
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
repel
incongruous
bird–like
accessible

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
censure
cunning
scamper
complement

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
chaos
genial
incisive

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."