ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 226342 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
illuminate
excessive
colossal
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
avian
handicap
liability
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
revive
suppress
frugal
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
colossal
moderate
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
augment
rescue
moderate
exalt

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."