ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 610485 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.82
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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mundane
avian
sameness
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
accessible
placebo
fragile
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
pretense
waffle
gruff
extenuating

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
raucous
epitaph
kudos
disconcert

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
pomp
foil
corruption
moderate

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."