ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
awe
heinous
handicap
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
ecstatic
negate
ramble

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
garish
demeanor
methodical

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
defiant
fragile
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
stern
fraud
flaunt

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."