ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
celebrated
sociable
nurture
handicap

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
stifle
buffoonery
deceit
pretentious

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
intricate
raucous
buffer

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
pathos
brandish
impenitent
drab

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
counterclaim
clarity
untenable

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."