ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 118636 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
handicap
iridescent
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
insinuate
retrograde
revoke
pomp

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
eloquent
gravity
appalling

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
deferment
fraud
punctual

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
iridescent
melee
stealth
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."