ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 834582 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
appalling
preclude
epitaph
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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
immoderate
glorify
turmoil
futile

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
advantageous
regurgitate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
melodious
repel
roam
benevolent

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
prudent
solace
pantomime

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."