ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 119120 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
duplicity
hedonism
extol
handicap

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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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
flaunt
mitigating
heinous
benefactor

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
heed
embellish
incite

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corroborate
promote
corruption
combustion

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
appraise
brawl
advantageous
implausible

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."