ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440077 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
incongruous
sameness
elusive

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
ramble
penurious
demean
foster

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
meticulous
impudence
cunning
futile

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
opportune
flaw
censure

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
extant
sparing
melee
absolve

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."