ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113988 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
advantageous
extol
handicap
frugal

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
pathos
combustion
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
penurious
repeated
proximity
derelict

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
demean
eloquent
furtiveness
raucous

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
incumbent
incidental
drab

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."