ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 482732 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
unscrupulous
apathetic
impenitent

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
drab
genial
handicap
ploy

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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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
trim
benefactor
manifest

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
prune
enhance
duplicity
repentant

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
extol
akin
insinuate
exalt

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."