ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 789336 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
commemorate
beneficial
handicap
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
raspy
altruistic
revive
embellish

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
servile
complement
catastrophic
conduit

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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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
sociable
garish
lenient

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The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
opportune
fickle
jocularity
archetypal

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."