ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 828849 Results

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
drub
gargantuan
repulse
derivative

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
stifle
ethical
negate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
camaraderie
buffoonery
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
flaw
redouble
imply
repel

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
straddle
obnoxious
appalling

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."