ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 873512 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
awe
clarity
buffer

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
benefactor
apathetic
adversary

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
ploy
favorable
penurious
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
stealth
commemorate
complement
pantomime

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
verify
equitable
cunning

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."