ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 671821 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
belated
handicap
combative
epistolary

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
inflammatory
incisive
embellish

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
exception
censure
gigantic
moderate

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
indecorous
finite
pantomime

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
elate
repentant
hedonism
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."