ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640775 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
epitaph
immoderate
aerate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
opportune
defiant
fidelity

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
epitaph
advantageous
pretentious
incumbent

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
curtail
egotist
refurbish

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
regale
dubious
deferment

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."