ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311168 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
servile
prune
handicap

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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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
scamper
heinous
drab

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
drab
fidelity
cushion
accessible

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
parade
celebrated
elusive

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
turmoil
parity
composed

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."