ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605844 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
induce
brandish
handicap
derivative

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
abate
archetypal
absolve
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
gravity
gargantuan
archetypal

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
exalt
camaraderie
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
clarity
melodious
insinuate
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."