ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 879898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
fickle
periodic
drab

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
plaudits
compassion
authoritarian
futile

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
celebrated
benefactor
charade

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
incongruous
derivative
pantomime

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
disdain
inappropriate
clairvoyance
repentant

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."