ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648767 Results

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
moderate
indecorous
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
placebo
rhapsody
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
deferment
incongruous
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
facade
comparable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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aerate
sameness
buffoonery
comprehensible

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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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."