ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614625 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
flaunt
pathos
liability

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
advantageous
compulsion
benevolent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
oblivious
garish
highlight
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
flourish
absolve
dubious
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
belated
compulsion
patron
advantageous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."