ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458238 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
scapegoat
apathetic
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
limited
incidental
benevolent

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
elate
entangle
regale

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
genial
garish
flagrant
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
beneficial
ecstatic
accessible

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."