ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874948 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
raspy
pomp
rail
sameness

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
archaic
gruff
homage
compulsion

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
heinous
stifle
opponent
pretense

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
oblivious
charade
solace
proximity

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gravity
catastrophic
delight
flagrant

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."