ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
handicap
exalt
regale

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
retroactive
repulse
incidental
indecorous

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
pretentious
augment
objectionable
implausible

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
mediate
interminable
baseless
incongruous

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
stealth
gaudy
retroactive
grandiose

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."