ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
prominence
obnoxious
impenitent

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
incumbent
insolence
demeanor
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
repentant
shimmering
archetypal
servile

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
disconcert
delight
penurious

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
promote
finite
mediate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."