ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330759 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
promote
corrosive
handicap
supple

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
redouble
courtesy
epistolary

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
manifest
peace
antidote
flagrant

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
methodical
stealth
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
cache
promote
stifle
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."