ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 334521 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
delight
duplicity
proximity

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
drub
refurbish
handicap
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
duplicity
procrastinate
comparable
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
repel
civility
clairvoyance
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extant
slavish
archaic
precept

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."