ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704249 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
finite
sameness
recrimination

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
fragile
obnoxious
promote

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
elate
disconcert
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
flaunt
demean
chaos
pathos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
advantageous
flagrant
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."