ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 805148 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
salvage
handicap
lurid
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
benefactor
foil
gruff

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
flaunt
humble
prudent
methodical

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
raucous
beat
raspy
mandate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
inauspicious
precept
rancorous

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."