ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481627 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
66% Answer Correctly
exasperation
preclude
handicap
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
exasperation
articulate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
brandish
prune
petty
recrimination

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
salvage
exculpate
incongruous
pallid

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
exalt
grandiose
destitute
opportune

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."