ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flagrant
melodious
handicap
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
proximity
remedial
mediate

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
conduit
inauspicious
hedonism

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
regurgitate
placebo
ethical

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
discern
compulsion
inviolable

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."