ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715409 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
hedonism
incisive
sameness
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
polarize
comprehensible
aesthete

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
unscrupulous
inauspicious
incongruous

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
derelict
rule
pomp

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
lurid
mind
derelict

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."