ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718082 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
inviolable
incumbent
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
equitable
comprehensible
antiquated
plaudits

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
meticulous
diffident
combative
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
straddle
aesthete
serenity

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
impenitent
intricate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."