ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
accentuate
incisive
rancorous
sameness

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
anthology
derelict
strict
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
cunning
frugal
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
exception
elusive
lenient

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
incumbent
intricate
implausible

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."