ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 569238 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corrective
beneficial
solace
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
liability
parity
impartial
disdain

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
corrosive
preclude
accommodate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
naive
oblivious
eulogy

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
garish
pathos
deferment
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."