ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 43097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
accentuate
awe
belated
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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
promote
inflammatory
solace

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
corroborate
deceit
prune
corrosive

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
turmoil
sparing
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
unscrupulous
solace
negate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."