ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 77189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
comparable
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
corrosive
egotist
implausible
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
belated
complement
redouble
combative

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
clarity
facade
exculpate
derivative

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
glorify
lenient
mundane

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."