ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330513 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
salvage
censure
loyalty
fragile

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
preclude
grandiose
flaunt

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
pretense
celebrated
corrosive

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
ploy
garish
pathos

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corrective
seriousness
eulogy
parity

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."