ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 73553 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
comparable
flagrant
incongruous

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
exception
sugar pill
parity
derelict

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
onset
plaudits
promote
sameness

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
exasperation
finite
careless

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
epistolary
epitaph
pretense

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."