ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 138353 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
absolve
diffident
foil
handicap

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
brandish
neutralize
buffer

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
accessible
combative
euphoria
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
archaic
rule
supple
refurbish

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
derelict
periodic
tardy
awe

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."