ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352582 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
interminable
handicap
inauspicious
brandish

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rancorous
entangle
preclude
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
accommodate
systematic
condone
gravity

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
nurture
exception
prudent

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
duplicity
buffer
comfort
supple

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."