ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 327412 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

Review

1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
defiant
extenuating
mandate
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
awe
mandate
sociable
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
deferment
periodic
dupe
flagrant

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
discern
mask
intricate
retroactive

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
serenity
impenitent
hedonism

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."