ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661410 Results

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
exalt
sameness
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
negate
dubious
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
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improbable
benefactor
incumbent
augment

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
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drab
cunning
foil
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
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regurgitate
pantomime
comfort
curtail

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."