ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flagrant
archaic
gravity
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
awe
loyalty
punctual
insolence

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
pantomime
curtail
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
revoke
corrupt
extenuating
elate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inviolable
trim
commemorate
combative

Solution
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."