ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518615 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incisive
prominence
sameness
discern

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
ramble
remedial
servile
inviolable

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
entangle
placebo
heinous
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
garish
command
extol
colossal

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
opportune
sociable
cover
pretense

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."