ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757329 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corroborate
colossal
handicap
disconcert

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
deferment
ethical
pretentious

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
solace
sameness
incongruous
implement

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
diffident
insolence
awe
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
heinous
repeated
extenuating

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."