ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 615446 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
abate
handicap
grandiose
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
garish
approachable
indecorous
drub

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
avian
caustic
nurture
composed

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brandish
archaic
urge
accentuate

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
mundane
refurbish
incisive

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."