ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249931 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
refurbish
retroactive
insolence
handicap

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
drab
blowhard
ecstatic

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
avian
eloquent
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
accessible
promote
imply
pathos

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
melodious
pageantry
surplus
prune

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."