ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231273 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
rail
sameness
surplus
catastrophic

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
comparable
refurbish
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
preclude
overjoyed
derivative
untenable

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
methodical
demeanor
perception
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
pomp
raspy
appalling
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."