ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142106 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corrosive
plaudits
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
eulogy
baseless
implausible
antidote

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
drub
civility
opponent
serenity

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
lenient
augment
enormous
oblivious

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
refurbish
fragile
accentuate
prevent

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."