ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294723 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
plaudits
accessible
pretentious

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
composed
egotist
classic
anthology

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
illuminate
delight
scamper
compulsion

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pantomime
insinuate
blame

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The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
cache
augment
gargantuan
eulogy

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."