ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 793719 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
censure
combative
handicap
apathetic

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
gruff
archaic
aesthete

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
eloquent
absolve
gruff

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
assess
impenitent
sociable

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
servile
serenity
intricate
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."