ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781858 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
fragile
drub
commemorate

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
pathos
lurid
gigantic
refurbish

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
scamper
meticulous
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
negate
sensualism
authoritarian
onset

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
moderate
clairvoyance
condone
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."