ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 332946 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
civility
handicap
onset
oblivious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
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incisive
oblilgatory
supple
gravity

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Induce most nearly means:
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incite
fraud
appalling
abate

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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mind
hedonism
punctual
intricate

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
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benefactor
elucidate
compulsion
implausible

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."