ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 600222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
periodic
excuse
obnoxious
insolence

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
incongruous
elucidate
polarize

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
stern
finite
insolence

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
diffident
flagrant
penurious
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
stealth
incongruous
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."