ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478924 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
exception
interminable
penurious

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
deferment
frail
induce
frugal

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
manifest
glorify
camaraderie
flaunt

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
distortion
complement
turmoil
finite

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
induce
aesthete
shimmering
perception

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."