ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 634776 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
demean
indecorous
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
raspy
mundane
rancorous
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
exasperation
pallid
devastating
corrective

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
flourish
parity
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
adorn
curtail
straddle

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."