ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
inviolable
sameness
diffident
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
trove
eloquent
polarize
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
heed
penurious
retrograde
clarity

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
mundane
censure
courtesy
opportune

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
beneficial
fickle
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."