ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869341 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.65
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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
drub
facade
waffle
incidental

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
periodic
caustic
celebrated

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
promote
sameness
implausible

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
banal
supple
elusive
comparable

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
written
anthology
pantomime

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."