ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
untenable
polarize
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
iridescent
assess
buffoonery
prudent

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
ploy
garish
pathos

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
preclude
grandiose
flaunt

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. 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."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
conduit
elate
prune
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."