ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 876747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
archaic
elucidate
beneficial
liability

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
civility
combative
corrupt
flagrant

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
66% Answer Correctly
implausible
extenuating
handicap
stifle

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
regale
slavish
euphoria
epitaph

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
epitaph
archetypal
akin
perception

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."