ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 69421 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
avian
catastrophic
fidelity
handicap

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
moderate
ominous
drub
fickle

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
scamper
obnoxious
bird–like
flourish

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
impenitent
impassive
manifest

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
corrective
refurbish
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."