ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
drub
handicap
opportune
entangle

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
accommodate
oxygenate
revoke
awe

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
67% Answer Correctly
repentant
impassive
egotist
heinous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
rail
precept
corrosive

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
revive
repel
pomp
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."