ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 626874 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
equitable
disconcert
pallid
handicap

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
inauspicious
distortion
redouble

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
76% Answer Correctly
supple
authoritarian
suppress
revoke

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
civility
epitaph
dash
fidelity

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
pretentious
buffoonery
accentuate
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."