ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 149211 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
handicap
methodical
extenuating

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
prune
punctual
derivative

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
exasperation
judicious
intricate
perception

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
melee
raucous
disconcert
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
indecorous
derelict
fickle

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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."