ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191443 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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
handicap
salvage
distortion
discern

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
eulogy
prune
turmoil
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
illuminate
commemorate
epistolary
prevent

Solution
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
accommodate
seriousness
servile
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
preclude
nurture
manifest
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."