ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228962 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
promote
heinous
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
composed
cushion
flaunt
induce

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
insolence
disdain
kudos
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
benefactor
accentuate
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
eulogy
impudent
extenuating

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."