ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
implement
salvage
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
grandiose
prominence
disconcert

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ploy
entangle
propitious
oblivious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
incumbent
tardy
euphoria

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
intricate
peace
eulogy
extant

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."