ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 291809 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hedonism
hopeless
compulsion
disconcert

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
methodical
pantomime
onset
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
inviolable
fickle
antidote
remedial

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
compulsion
impudent
conduit
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
regale
combustion
trove

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."