ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 999219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
egotist
drub
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
drab
scapegoat
scorn
illuminate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
augment
serenity
vulgar
oblivious

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
opportune
complement
beneficial
ecstatic

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
incumbent
elate
bird–like
prudent

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."