ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859673 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
aerate
beneficial
handicap
benefactor

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
corroborate
repentant
patron
anthology

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
archetypal
akin
untenable

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
extenuating
pleasant
promote
euphoria

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
illuminate
retrograde
pantomime
punctual

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."