ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846343 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
archaic
extenuating
immoderate
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
egotist
straddle
apathetic

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
regale
review
liability
absolve

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
demeanor
untenable
inviolable
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
counterclaim
ecstatic
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."