ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 523304 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
abate
obnoxious
negate

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ploy
mundane
illuminate
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
genial
brandish
prominence
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
revive
intensify
pretense
deferment

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
distortion
adorn
composed
solace

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."