ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308594 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
eulogy
combustion
exalt
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
promote
neutralize
benefactor
genial

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
handicap
methodical
mediate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
appraise
entangle
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
servile
scorn
accessible
benefactor

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."