ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 301440 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
precept
ethical
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
induce
roam
recrimination
accentuate

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
discern
strict
eulogy

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
moderate
revive
surplus

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
regurgitate
adorn
intricate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."