ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 107657 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
dreadful
derivative
benefactor

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
archaic
rhapsody
handicap
stealth

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
accommodate
surfeit
parity
embellish

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
heinous
glorify
ploy

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
extol
salvage
untenable

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."