ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324921 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
extenuating
gargantuan
untenable
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
anthology
shorten
disconcert
rhapsody

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
regale
impartial
adversary

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
incidental
demeanor
onset
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
pantomime
intricate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."