ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
repentant
drab
handicap
incumbent

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
elate
adversary
extenuating
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corroborate
sugar pill
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
compulsion
surplus
review
censure

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
corrosive
defiant
illuminate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."