ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 33871 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
supple
pantomime
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
gravity
complement
ploy
repentant

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
drab
scapegoat
renown
epistolary

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
plaudits
strategem
fidelity

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
advantageous
defiant
apathetic
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."