ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 443895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
turmoil
immoderate
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
83% Answer Correctly
punctual
raspy
untouchable
repel

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
mandate
extol
celebrated
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
polarize
compassion
mundane
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
meticulous
corruption
ploy

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."