ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 635887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
entangle
handicap
naive
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
trove
mind
rancorous

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
repel
curtail
retrograde
pomp

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
discern
postponement
cunning
euphoria

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
disdain
cushion
frugal

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."