ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290545 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
defiant
aesthete
compulsion
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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
implement
untenable
eulogy

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
celebrated
defect
foil
beneficial

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
mediate
insinuate
placebo

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
servile
ecstatic
trove
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."