ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 300849 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
repel
sameness
accommodate
serenity

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
meticulous
clairvoyance
melee
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
servile
placebo
surly
straddle

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
prevent
facade
euphoria

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
augment
raspy
foster
untenable

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."