ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 794713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
punctual
parity
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
buffer
meticulous
melee
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
elusive
catastrophic
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
pretense
untouchable
buffoonery
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
promote
stealth
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."