ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
demeanor
illuminate
ploy

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
implement
ominous
hedonism
frugal

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
belated
admired
celebrated
iridescent

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
polarize
unscrupulous
frugal
pomp

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
apathetic
exasperation
merciful

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The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."