ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121373 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
periodic
unnerve
onset
raspy

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
methodical
heed
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
colossal
brandish
corrosive
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
civility
vulgar
antidote
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
aerate
prominence
melee

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."