ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
demeanor
camaraderie
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
advantageous
flaw
fidelity

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
archaic
ecstatic
perception
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
extant
onset
insolence

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
prudent
hopeless
perception

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."