ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134927 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
Score 0% 60%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
waffle
futile
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
sensualism
disdain
revive

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
handicap
augment
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
sociable
akin
eulogy
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
exception
implement
elusive
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."