ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209299 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
procrastinate
incongruous
pretense

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
irritation
absolve
benefactor

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
accentuate
mandate
ecstatic
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
fickle
veneration
scamper
appalling

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The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
entangle
naive
peace
combustion

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."