ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465136 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
derivative
surplus
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
appraise
urge
gargantuan
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
awe
aesthete
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
extol
beat
plaudits
melee

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
comprehensible
surplus
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."