ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 31753 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
flagrant
handicap
disdain

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
classic
periodic
defiant
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
augment
heed
cover
punctual

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
anthology
extol
drub

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
timid
inflammatory
heed
pathos

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."