ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 524904 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
defiant
ploy
archaic
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stern
tardy
pathos
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
cover
gargantuan
onset

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
stifle
scamper
advantageous
indecorous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
facade
pompous
gravity
incongruous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."