ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 828105 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pallid
adversary
frugal
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
prune
exalt
unnerve
fraud

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
pretentious
clairvoyance
raspy

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
mandate
corruption
scamper

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
incongruous
stern
buffer
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."