ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 557941 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
meticulous
derivative
strict
garish

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
moderate
flourish
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
comparable
accessible
humble
combustion

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
deferment
equitable
induce
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
turpitude
nearness
comprehensible
composed

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."