ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 926415 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
incisive
corrective
distortion
opponent

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
diffident
chaos
comprehensible
ethical

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
obnoxious
incisive
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
ramble
buffoonery
gaudy
meticulous

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
servile
opportune
pathos

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."