ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791288 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

Review

1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
drab
extenuating
combative

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
epistolary
plaudits
aesthete
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
benefactor
discern
solace
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
flagrant
illuminate
brandish

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
moderate
systematic
insinuate
incongruous

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."