ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 749707 Results

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Correct 0 3.59
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
exalt
implausible
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
ethical
pomp
ecstatic
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
entangle
immoderate
brandish

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
facade
retrograde
commemorate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
serenity
exasperation
corrupt
periodic

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."