ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689437 Results

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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
futile
clairvoyance
manifest
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
accessible
handicap
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
epitaph
accentuate
awe
shimmering

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
accommodate
parade
onset
exasperation

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
regale
rescue
gargantuan
grandiose

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."