ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 834648 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
Score 0% 78%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
stealth
sameness
immoderate
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
deferment
equitable
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
promote
diffident
pomp
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
abate
commemorate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
comprehensible
frail
epitaph

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."