ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 873211 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
revive
sameness
impenitent
gruff

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
comfort
implausible
abate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
foil
excuse
eulogy
pretense

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
impassive
naive
methodical

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
mediate
stealth
rail

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."