ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811072 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
futile
fidelity
demeanor

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
composed
lenient
pomp

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
euphoria
flourish
pantomime

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
pompous
punctual
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
destitute
onset
frugal

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."