ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621182 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
euphoria
disconcert
strict
grandiose

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
censure
stifle
handicap
pantomime

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
interminable
derivative
stifle

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
moderate
incumbent
counterclaim
corrective

Solution
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pretense
distortion
parade
drub

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."