ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 78446 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
comprehensible
medium
stifle

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
pompous
prominence
interminable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
turmoil
comfort
extenuating
prominence

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
parity
reanimate
unscrupulous
repentant

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
cunning
placebo
defiant
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."