ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84080 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
ramble
beneficial
inauspicious

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
incongruous
composed
prudent
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
pretentious
stifle
fragile

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
induce
awe
gaudy
inviolable

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
civility
egotist
charade
embellish

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."