ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 347247 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
entangle
handicap
exception
flaunt

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
flaw
corrective
promote

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
combative
complement
repentant
augment

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
impenitent
revoke
combustion
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
iridescent
untenable
rule
implement

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."