ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
foil
sameness
parity
futile

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
surplus
cache
refurbish

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
liability
loyalty
mediate
revoke

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. 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 mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
apathetic
inflammatory
punctual
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
solace
commemorate
waffle
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."