ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759374 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
incongruous
entangle
fickle
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
epitaph
melee
surfeit
futile

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
extol
untenable
impudent
brandish

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
censure
buffoonery
flourish
curtail

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
manifest
gruff
derelict
enormous

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."