ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272398 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
mandate
celebrated
recrimination
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
censure
brawl
sociable

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
gravity
stealth
arbitrate
induce

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
epistolary
entangle
regale

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
augment
implausible
equitable

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."