ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817053 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
disdain
handicap
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
demean
archaic
redouble
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
composed
pleasant
retroactive
elate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
impenitent
clairvoyance
gravity

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
procrastinate
duplicity
salvage

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."