ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 854990 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
serenity
handicap
flourish
incumbent

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pretense
inauspicious
excessive
compulsion

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
rowdy
trove
solace

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
nurture
incumbent
turmoil
humble

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
oblivious
elucidate
futile
comparable

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."