ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628146 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
frugal
benevolent
deferment

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
turmoil
frail
ramble
sociable

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
augment
ploy
buffer
propitious

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
duplicity
naive
handicap
procrastinate

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
comparable
diffident
patron
deferment

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."