ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 602920 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
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liability
handicap
dubious
flourish

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
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accommodate
negate
gruesome
polarize

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
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genial
preclude
oblilgatory
rancorous

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
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equitable
sensualism
euphoria
epistolary

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
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antidote
counterclaim
duplicity
abate

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."