ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663028 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
incisive
conduit
handicap
celebrated

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
raucous
adversary
genial

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
catastrophic
buffoonery
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
solace
adorn
benefactor
celebrated

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
promote
inflammatory
unscrupulous

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."