ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739035 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
periodic
handicap
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
combustion
corroborate
belated

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
colossal
medium
polarize
revive

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
extenuating
solace
lenient

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
aesthete
flourish
procrastinate
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."